Easy Homemade Herbed Cream Cheese Spread Recipe – Fresh Garden Flavors in 10 Minutes
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🌿🧀When herbs are tumbling over the edge of the garden beds and the morning air hints at fall gatherings, I love to bring their freshness into something simple yet special. This herbed cream cheese spread is one of those recipes that turns everyday bread, crackers, or garden veggies into something memorable. It’s quick to stir together, keeps well in the fridge, and feels like a little blessing of flavor on the table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe 💛
- Quick & easy — ready in 10 minutes, no cooking needed
- Flexible — use whatever herbs are in your garden 🌱
- Make-ahead friendly for parties, lunches, or snacks
- Lovely with bread, crackers, or fresh-cut vegetables
Quick Reference Snapshot 📋
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 0 minutes
- Total: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1½ cups (serves 8)
- Skill: Easy
- Equipment: Mixing bowl, spatula, hand mixer (optional)
- Dietary: Vegetarian, gluten-free (if paired with GF crackers/veg)
Ingredients 🌿
(US + metric; swaps noted)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (120 g) (swap: sour cream or more cream cheese)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (8 g)
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (4 g)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (4 g) (swap: basil, thyme, or tarragon)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt (3 g)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (1 g)
- Zest of ½ lemon + 2 tsp lemon juice (10 mL) 🍋
Optional Garnish:
- Extra chopped herbs 🌿
- Drizzle of olive oil (1 tsp / 5 mL)
- Pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes 🌶️
Seasonal Swaps 🔄
- Summer: Use basil + mint for a bright, cooling spread.
- Fall: Swap dill for thyme or sage for a cozier flavor.
- Winter: Add a pinch of dried rosemary when fresh herbs are scarce.
- Spring: Chives and parsley shine as the first green sprigs.
From My Garden 🌿
Chives are always faithful in my beds, even when the rest of the garden shifts with the seasons. Dill and parsley often pop up generously, giving me plenty for this spread.
Step-by-Step Instructions 👩🍳
Prepare
- Place softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Add Greek yogurt and lemon juice.
- Beat with a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Mix
- Stir in parsley, chives, dill, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Finish
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with extra herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, and paprika if desired.
Serving & Pairing Suggestions 🍽️
- Spread on toasted sourdough or warm bagels 🥯
- Serve with crackers and fresh vegetable sticks for gatherings 🥕🥒
- Dollop onto baked potatoes or grilled chicken for extra flavor
- Use as a sandwich spread instead of mayo
Storage & Make-Ahead 🥡
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Flavor improves after 1–2 hours as the herbs mingle.
- Stir before serving if liquid separates slightly.
Final Thoughts ✨
Even in the small act of stirring herbs into cream cheese, there’s joy in seeing how God multiplies simple gifts. May your table be seasoned with gratitude, and may every bite remind you of His goodness in the everyday. 💛
Community & Connection 🤝
- Instagram — Daily garden moments & behind-the-scenes; tag your dish so I can cheer you on! 🌿📸
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- Join FB Group — Ask questions, swap ideas, and share what’s growing with a kind, garden-loving community. 🌱🫶
Favorites from My Kitchen to Yours 🛒
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- Mixing bowls with lids (perfect for storing spreads)
- Hand mixer (for creamy texture)
- Citrus zester 🍋
- Chef’s knife + cutting board 🔪
- Small serving bowls + spreader knives
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