Easy Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe (2024)

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Spring Inspired Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe Easy Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe Ingredients Instructions What is your favorite way to entertain with RITZ Crackers? How would you enjoy our Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe? FAQs References

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Thank you RITZ Crackers for sponsoring this post. Be sure to grab RITZ Crackers from a Target near you today, for all your spring entertaining needs!

Make entertaining easy with a simple DIY Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe made with fresh herbs for easy appetizers that your guests will love!

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I just love Spring! I love feeling the sunshine on my face and watching life spring back into full bloom with blossoms and leaves appearing. But really I love the fact that we can start prepping for fresh produce again!

Nothing quite beats having fresh ingredients to make your Spring entertaining POP! We’re all tired of canned and dried. With Earth Day last weekend, it inspired me to celebrate Spring by setting up a means to get fresh ingredients!

Which is one reason why I finally got my own tiny herb garden set up! It’s not as big as I would like, but it’s a start.

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Finding herbs early in the spring is hard to do in my area. So I picked up some living herbs at my last trip to Target and potted them to make a mini herb garden that is all ready to harvest and will continue to provide me with fresh herbs all year long!

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While I was at Target, I also found these inspiring RITZ Crackers in special Spring packaging that just got me so excited! I mean, doesn’t that packaging just scream

“ENTERTAIN GUESTS WITH ME”

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RITZ Crackers are always a favorite staple when it comes to easy appetizers for entertaining guests. And they pair so well with fresh ingredient Spring appetizers like fresh fruits, salsas, herb cheese spreads, and fresh vegetables!

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With Spring here, there will be plenty of opportunities to entertain. Now is the perfect time to start collecting your favorite Delicious Spring Snacks that are easy to make and will be a hit for all your Spring entertaining needs!

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Easy Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe (6)Some of my favorite Spring Snacks include:

  • Fresh Fruit salsa and homemade cinnamon chips
  • Fresh homemade salsa
  • Zesty Avocado Salsa
  • Chocolate Strawberry MousseToppers
  • Herb Cream Cheese Spread on RITZ Crackers

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Each of these appetizers is easy to make, full of great flavor that will have your guests coming back for more, and made with fresh ingredients that blend perfectly with your Spring theme!

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Not to mention, the Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Toppers are insanely easy and are great for a quick treat in the afternoon. Check out the video below.

Now that I finally have my own herb garden, I don’t have to make a special trip to the store when I want to make my herb cream cheese spread recipe. I have the fresh herbs ready and available right in my kitchen window!

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So now that I have the cool RITZ Crackers and the fresh herbs, all I’m missing is the cheese spread! So let’s get that made so we can enjoy a delicious spring appetizer (guests or no guests, it’s your choice!)

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1 Spring Inspired Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe

2 Easy Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe

2.1 Ingredients

2.2 Instructions

2.3 What is your favorite way to entertain with RITZ Crackers?

2.4 How would you enjoy our Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe?

Spring Inspired Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe

I think what really makes this cream cheese spread recipe pop is the fresh herbs. You could technically get away with using dried herbs, but really it just won’t be the same.

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Yield:

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Prep Time10 minutes

Total Time10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 3 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • 3 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh Cilantro
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped Green Onions
  • 2-3 Tablespoons finely chopped chives
  • 1 clove garlic Minced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions

  1. Soften Cream cheese
  2. Combine cream cheese and sour cream in bowl until smooth
  3. Add basil, cilantro, green onions, chives, garlic, and sea salt
  4. Mix until smooth
  5. Cover & refrigerate several hours until chilled.
  6. Serve with fresh vegetables and RITZ crackers

Make sure to soften your cream cheese before you begin. It helps to ensure there aren’t any lumps and it allows for easier mixing.

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Mix cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl until smooth.

Add in the basil, cilantro, chives, garlic and sea salt and mix well.

Cover and refrigerate several hours or until chilled. This allows the flavors to blend.

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For individual use, simply spread the herb cream cheese spread onto a few RITZ Crackers.

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For a Spring Appetizer, pair with RITZ Crackers on a serving plate for an easy self-serve Spring Appetizer.

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Or spread a little cream cheese spread onto RITZ Crackers and top with a grape tomato for a garnished Spring appetizer.

Easy Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe (17)If by some miracle you happen to have leftovers, our herb cream cheese spread recipe can last about 1-2 weeks in the fridge in an airtight container.

Find more great Spring inspired fun by visiting RITZ Crackers Online!

Easy Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe (18)What is your favorite way to entertain with RITZ Crackers?

How would you enjoy our Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe?

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Easy Herb Cream Cheese Spread Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to spread cream cheese easily? ›

Pretty Fast: In Warm Water
  1. Place the unopened aluminum-foil-wrapped cream cheese in a ziplock bag.
  2. Push all of the air out of the bag before sealing it.
  3. Fill a large bowl (or the sink) with warm water.
  4. Place the bag of cream cheese in the warm water.
  5. Submerge it for about 10 minutes or until the cream cheese is soft.
Nov 21, 2023

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What are the ingredients in Boursin garlic and herb cheese? ›

Pasteurized cultured milk and cream, less than 2% of each: salt, granulated garlic, modified food starch, white pepper, parsley, chives. Contains: Milk. May Contain: Tree nuts including cashew, pecans, and walnuts.

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What are the ingredients in Philadelphia herb and garlic cream cheese? ›

Modified Milk Ingredients, Water, Salt, Dried Onions, Dried Parsley, Dried Garlic, Bacterial Culture, Lactic Acid, Carob Bean Gum, Natural Flavour, Potassium Sorbate. May Contain Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Sorbic Acid.

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How to make block cream cheese easier to spread? ›

Place the cream cheese in a medium bowl of very warm water (hot water straight from the tap works great) and allow it to sit 15 minutes. Flip the cream cheese every 5 minutes to allow for even softening.

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How do you thin cream cheese for spreading? ›

Thinning Cream Cheese With Other Ingredients

Place 8 oz (225 g) of cream cheese in a bowl, then add about 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of milk or unsweetened cream to the cheese and stir it well. If you need to, add a little more until the cream cheese is the consistency you're looking for.

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What is the difference between Boursin and cream cheese? ›

Boursin has a soft, spreadable consistency that is only a little bit harder than cream cheese. It stands out in the cheese aisles of grocery stores thanks to its packaging: a box containing a silver-wrapped mound of deliciousness.

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What is a substitute for Boursin garlic herb cheese? ›

Delicious Boursin Cheese Alternative: Same Flavor & Easy Substitution. Cream cheese, Beecher's handmade cheese and Laughing Cow are the top 3 Boursin cheese substitute. Gorgonzola is also good.

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What can I use instead of Boursin garlic and herb? ›

ingredients
  • 2 garlic cloves.
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter, softened.
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened.
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt.
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil.
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon marjoram, fresh or dried.
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon chopped fresh chives.
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme, fresh or dried.

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What is Philadelphia herb spread? ›

Made with natural ingredients, Philadelphia Intense Garlic & Herb is a unique, gourmet cream cheese enriched with smooth garlic and fresh herbs to deliver an intense taste experience.

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What are the ingredients in American Heritage cream cheese? ›

Ingredients. PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), CAROB BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM.

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What are the ingredients in Prairie Farms cream cheese? ›

Pasteurized milk and cream, whey, modified food starch, salt, whey protein concentrate, carob bean gum, cheese cultures, xanthan gum, guar gum, natamyacin (a natural mold inhibitor).

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Who makes the best cream cheese? ›

Philadelphia's cream cheese took first place with a near-perfect score of 99.87. We're not too surprised that the creamy, tangy, OG cream cheese won. It's always been first place in the Allrecipes community's hearts—showcased by Philadelphia dominating our Community Choice Awards Cream Cheese category in 2023.

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What is the difference between Neufchatel and cream cheese? ›

The main difference is that cream cheese can be used as an ingredient for baked goods or as a thickening agent for sauces and soups. It provides a denser texture and sweeter taste. Neufchâtel can be a good option for use as a soft cheese with a richer, tangier flavor, but isn't as well suited for cooked applications.

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How do you make cream cheese spread thicker? ›

Mix 1 tablespoon (25 grams) of cornstarch into the frosting. If it is still too runny, add a little more. Continue to add cornstarch until you are happy with the texture. Avoid adding more than 1/2 cup (62.5 grams) of cornstarch per 8 oz (226 grams) of cream cheese.

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Is there a quick way to soften cream cheese? ›

A bowl of warm water can soften your cream cheese even faster. All you have to do is submerge the sealed cream cheese block in some warm water and allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes or so.

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