Ingredients
16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Place the softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl and beat with a spatula or hand mixer until completely smooth and airy.
Step 2: Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix until well combined.
Step 3: Gently fold in the fresh chives, parsley, and dill using a spatula to ensure the herbs are distributed evenly without bruising.
Step 4: Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Always use fresh herbs for the best flavor profile. If using dried herbs, reduce the quantity by half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: How To
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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