Chive Flavoured Cream Cheese

Chive Flavoured Cream Cheese is so easy to make at home. The perfect herb infused deli-style cream cheese spread for bagels and more.

You would be surprised how simple it is to enhance the flavour of plain cream cheese. This recipe works for regular and vegan varieties of cream cheese.

Fresh chives mixed into any kind of cream cheese creates a creamy savoury spread that adds a delicious oniony kick.

I love taking a basic ingredient and turning it into something special. Just like I did with this easy flavoured mayo recipe. Hands down better than store bought. A great way to use fresh herbs from the garden.

If you thought parsley was only for garnish, think again. You will we blown away with this easy parsley sauce recipe. So versatile, and it freezes well too.

The fun thing about making this type of recipe at home is you get to experiment with all kinds of flavours, the combinations are limitless. This DIY chive cream cheese is perfect for slathering on a smoked salmon bagel or cucumber sandwiches. You can even use it as a dip and in stuffed appetizers too.

Herbed Infused Cream Cheese With Chives

You only need a few ingredients to make this savoury cream cheese recipe. If you don’t have your own herb garden, fresh chives are easily found in the grocery store.

• cream cheese
• fresh chives
• black pepper

Be sure to read the suggestions and recipe tips below for other options. Once you give this a try, I know you will want to experiment. Flavouring cream cheese is super easy to make.

Homemade Chive Flavoured Cream Cheese

All you have to do is chop and mix. This infused cream cheese is ready in minutes. Delicious and so easy to make.

Once made, it will last for days in the fridge. Great for making cream cheese pinwheels, my go to quick and easy appetizer for parties.

Suggestions / Recipe Tips

Fresh chives add so much flavour. You can use dried, but you will have to adjust the amount (use less) and the flavour will not be as robust. Give other herbs a try. Basil, thyme and rosemary would be great. Adjust the amount to your liking, the more you add the stronger the flavour will be. You can also replace the chives with green or red onion.

Cream cheese of any kind will work. Regular, light or vegan options. If you prefer, you can also use whipped cream cheese. I like it to be room temperature for easier mixing. If you are using block cream cheese and want to thin it down, add a spoon or two of Greek yogurt, plain yogurt, sour cream or milk.

Black pepper can be replaced with garlic powder. You can also add any other seasonings you like. Try a dash of Italian or Greek seasoning.

Store in a sealed container for up to 5 days. Cream cheese can be frozen, but it will be grainier when thawed.

Use this versatile herb cream cheese so many delicious ways:

• Bagels, sandwiches, wraps and toast.
• As a dip.
• Add to mashed or stuffed potatoes.
• Add to soups.
• Toss with hot pasta or roasted vegetables to make a cream cheese sauce.