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Garlic Lemon Herb Cream Cheese
This garlic lemon herb cream cheese recipe is so much better than store bought and it comes together in 5 minutes!. Softened cream cheese mixed with garlic, lemon zest and a combination of fresh herbs all perfectly balanced with the creaminess of the cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 152 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese of room temperature soft ( full fat, low fat or fat free)
- 1 garlic clove finely minced or grated using a microplane
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs basil, parsley, thyme, rosemary (combined or whichever you have on hand) all chopped or minced finely ( according to your taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Notes
- Room temperature cream cheese is a must! If you're rushed on time, you can microwave the cream cheese for 30-45 seconds.
- Any herb and garlic cream cheese combination works beautifully! Lemon zest is optional for an extra tang.
- If you're looking for inspiration, try adding basil pesto with sun dried tomatoes and scallions.
- The herb cream cheese can keep for up to 2 weeks.