Cucumber Cream Cheese Spread
This cucumber cream cheese spread is a refreshing and creamy appetizer made with fresh herbs, cucumbers, and cream cheese. It’s perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or as a dip for everything bagel chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 small cucumbers, grated (about 1 cup)
- 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp grainy mustard
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 pinch flaky or kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add cream cheese, grated cucumber, scallions, cilantro, mint, mustard, lemon juice, and salt.
- Use an electric mixer or food processor to whip the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Let the mixture rest for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve with everything bagel chips, bread, or vegetables, or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Use English or Persian cucumbers for best texture.
- No need to strain cucumbers—the moisture helps blend the spread.
- Fresh dill, red onion, or basil can be added for variation.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://recipeeasily.com/cucumber-cream-cheese-spread-recipe/