This garlic and herb cream cheese is a savory, delectable way to top bagels, toast, crostini and so much more. Infused with fresh, fragrant herbs and minced garlic, it’s pure joy!
You can add it to pasta, soup or even salads. It’s a perfect spread for your favorite wraps, and it’s even delicious as a simple appetizer.
No matter how you serve it, you’re going to love this simple recipe!
Cream cheese is an incredible food, when you think about it. There are not a lot of foods that can create so many versatile flavors with simple additions that take it in a million different directions.
It can be savory, it can be sweet, it can be spicy and everything in between. It’s a fabulous addition to your breakfast, lunch or dinner, and it’s packed with protein, too! What’s not to love?
Today, we’re making a garlic and herb cream cheese that is the best spread for your sandwiches, appetizers, wraps and more. You can use it anywhere and customize it to your tastes and what you have on hand.
Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese
Why You’ll Love It
Ingredients and Substitutions
See printable recipe card for complete ingredients and instructions.
- Cream Cheese – Full fat is always best, but you can use your favorite type of cream cheese. Learn how to soften cream cheese here!
- Garlic – Learn about how to mince garlic here and learn about garlic conversions here.
- Dill
- Parsley
- Chives
- Thyme
How to Make
- In a mixer, blender or food processor, whip cream cheese until smooth.
- Add garlic and herbs, and whip for another minute until complete.
Tips
- Herb Mixture – Substitute with dried herbs if you prefer.
- To do so, use the ratio of 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs = 1 teaspoon of dried. Dried herbs are often more potent than fresh.
- Mix By Hand – If you don’t have access to a mixer or food processor, use a tub of whipped cream cheese. Because it’s softer and has more air already, it will be significantly easier to mix in the garlic and herbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
While cream cheese contains fat and calories, it’s low in sugar and carbohydrates. It has protein, calcium and Vitamin A, too! When it’s consumed in moderation, cream cheese can be a healthy part of your diet.
It’s actually the other way around – dried herbs are a little more potent than fresh herbs! If you’d like to use dried herbs for this garlic and herb cream cheese, see our notes in the recipe card about how to substiture.
Serving Suggestions
- Add to a chicken wrap.
- Burger bar
- Make stuffed dates with bacon or prosciutto.
- Stuffed mushrooms
- Top crostini for a simple appetizer!
- Blend it into mashed potatoes, twice baked potatoes, scalloped potatoes.
- Add a little to your deviled eggs.
How to Store
- Room Temperature – Leave this garlic and herb cream cheese out for up to two hours safely while serving.
- Refrigerate – Store in an airtight container up to a week.
- Freezer – This cream cheese can be frozen for up to three months, but it won’t be as creamy when it defrosts.
Curious about freezing your cream cheese recipes? Read more in Can you Freeze Cream Cheese to learn all about what works and what doesn’t!
More Inspiration
Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1½ teaspoons Parsley
- 1½ teaspoons Chives
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dill
Instructions
- In a mixer, blender or food processor, whip cream cheese until smooth.
- Add garlic and herbs, and whip for another minute until complete.
Julie’s Tips
- Herb Mixture – Substitute with dried herbs if you prefer.
- To do so, use the ratio of 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs = 1 teaspoon of dried. Dried herbs are often more potent than fresh.
- Mix By Hand – If you don’t have access to a mixer or food processor, use a tub of whipped cream cheese. Because it’s softer and has more air already, it will be significantly easier to mix in the garlic and herbs.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
