Homemade Cheese Spread with Garlic and Herbs

Name: Homemade Cheese Spread with Garlic and Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 clove small garlic clove, quartered; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ cup chopped parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; Crackers or toasts (for serving)

A creamy, herb-infused cheese spread made with cream cheese, fresh garlic, parsley, and chives. Perfect for spreading on crackers or toast as an appetizer.

8 servings

35 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•8 ounces cream cheese, softened
•2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
•1 clove small garlic clove, quartered
•¼ teaspoon kosher salt
•¼ cup chopped parsley leaves
•1 tablespoon chopped chives
•Crackers or toasts (for serving)

Cooking Instructions

1.
Combine cream cheese, butter, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add parsley and chives and pulse a few times until well combined. Pack mixture into a small bowl, ramekin, or glass jar. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Serve with crackers or toasts.
35 min
2.
Cheese can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.