Cream those Cheeses

By NiteSki

Easy!

Ingredients

• Simply soften a block of cream cheese and stir in fresh herbs, spices, chopped vegetables or fruit, jam, or fruit zest.
• You can choose any number of combinations and flavors. Flavored cream cheeses make perfect smears for bagels, crackers, sandwiches, muffins, and quick breads.
• You can even go as simple as to mix a bit of honey into the cheese.

Preparation

Step 1

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE
•4 ounces neufchatel cream cheese
•2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry jam

1.In a medium mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
2.Add the strawberry jam.
3.Chill until ready to serve.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s) Number of servings (yield): 8


GREEN ONION CREAM CHEESE
•4 ounces neufchatel cream cheese
•1 large scallion, chopped
•1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
•kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1.In a medium mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
2.Add the scallion, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3.Chill until ready to serve.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s) Number of servings (yield): 8


BROWN SUGAR AND SPICE CREAM CHEESE
•4 ounces neufchatel cream cheese
•1 tablespoon brown sugar
•1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
•1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
•1/8 teaspoon ginger

1.In a medium mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
2.Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3.Chill until ready to serve.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s) Number of servings (yield): 8