Saras Herb Cream Cheese Food

HERB CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Make sure the cream cheese is softened. Leave it out at room temperature for 1 hour, or place it on a plate in the microwave, cook 5 seconds, flip over the block of cheese and cook another 5 seconds. (If it's not room temperature at this point, cook another few seconds, but air on the conservative side.)
• Chop the herbs. Mix everything together in a bowl, adding a little Greek yogurt, milk or sour cream 1 tablespoon at a time if you'd like a fluffier, more spreadable texture (we used 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt).
• Make whipped cream cheese by adding 1/2 tablespoon milk and whipping the cream cheese in a food processor or stand mixer. Then add the chopped herbs and pulse until combined.

HERB CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl add butter, sour cream, and cream cheese. Add the garlic and herbs and mix together well. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Place in refrigerator and allow to chill.

HERBED CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Blend or process all ingredients until smooth.
• Store covered in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight before using to allow flavours to develop.

SARA'S HERB CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, pepper, parsley, and scallions, beating with a wooden spoon until creamy; set aside. This mixture can be stored, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

ENDIVE SPEARS STUFFED WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, cream the goat cheese with the back of a kitchen spoon. Add the cream, rosemary, thyme, parsley, chives, and pepper and mix until smooth and creamy. Add more cream if the cheese is particularly thick. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Bring to room temperature before assembling.
• Core the endive and separate into spears. Spoon the filling into 20 endive spears, filling each spear about halfway. Assemble on a plate and sprinkle with the paprika, if using. Cover and refrigerate.

HERBED CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend with a wooden spoon until the herbs are evenly incorporated. Serve with toasted bagels.

GARLIC AND HERB CREAM CHEESE (FRANCE)

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients, until evenly combined.
• Cover & chill in the refrigerator up to 8 hours. [Can be frozen, if desired.] Great as an appetizer spread or as a filler for sandwiches!

HERBED CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Shape cream cheese into a circle on the serving dish, make a well in the center; set aside.
• Mix parsley with the rest of the ingredients, mix well.
• Spoon mixture over the cream cheese; cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• Serve with crackers.

SARA'S HERB ROLLS (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Add flour, milk powder, yeast, olive oil, and water to your bread machine, and set to the "dough" setting. When your machine beeps, add the cheese, herbs and garlic.
• When dough is ready, divide into 18 pieces, shape into rolls, and arrange on a greased oven tray. Spray a piece of cling wrap with olive oil, and place over top of rolls. Sit in a warm place, and allow to rise (around 15-20 minutes).
• Bake at 180C for around 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

GARLIC AND HERB CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix milk and cream cheese together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment until creamy.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix well, scraping sides of bowl constantly. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to blend.
• Use as cheese dip or spread on crostini, for wraps or wherever else you would use flavored cream cheese.

GARLIC N HERB CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Let cream cheese come to room temperature.
• Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a hand mixer.
• For a stronger flavor you can add 1 more tbsp of the seasoning.
• Use immediately or refrigerate, for a softer spread let it sit out about a half an hour before serving.
• Serve with crackers or veggies.
• For a presentation effect, refrigerate for an hour and then form in a ball and roll in parsley or chopped nuts and serve.