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Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Recipe

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This Chive and Onion Cream Cheese is a smooth and flavorful spread perfect for enhancing bagels, bread, and sandwiches. Whipped to a light and fluffy texture, it combines softened cream cheese with heavy cream, fresh chives, dried minced onions, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt for a simple yet delicious treat. Chilling it allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making it a perfect savory addition to your breakfast or snack time meals.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese block (softened)
  • 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp chives (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp dried minced onions
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whip Cream Cheese and Cream: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip the softened cream cheese and heavy whipping cream on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes and creates the perfect creamy base for the spread.
  2. Mix in Flavorings: Add the finely chopped chives, dried minced onions, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt to the whipped cream cheese mixture. Continue mixing on low speed until everything is thoroughly combined and evenly distributed throughout the spread.
  3. Chill the Spread: Transfer the cream cheese mixture into an airtight container. Chill it in the refrigerator for about one hour. This chilling process allows the flavors to meld together and the spread to firm up for easy spreading.
  4. Serve: Once chilled, spread your chive and onion cream cheese generously on bagels, bread, sandwiches, or your favorite crackers. Enjoy as a savory topping or dip.

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, substitute some or all of the heavy whipping cream with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • Fresh minced onions can be used instead of dried minced onions but reduce quantity by half to avoid overpowering the flavor.
  • This cream cheese spread can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Try adding other fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra freshness and complexity.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before whipping to achieve the best texture.

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