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Herb Cream Cheese Dip is a simple yet delicious dip that's perfect for any party or any occasion. Serve it with crackers and guests will devour it! This Herb Coeur a la Creme recipe is savory, tasty, and super easy. There are so many uses for outside of dipping, you will be amazed!

Herb Cream Cheese Dip

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Herb Cream Cheese Dip is the perfect dip to serve at any party. It's great for holidays too! Herb Coeur a la Creme is a savory cream cheese recipe that everyone is sure to love!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cream cheese room temperature (1½ bricks)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons minced green onions scallions
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice (from ½ lemon) - do not use bottled
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Use a hand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment to beat the cream cheese. Whisk until smooth.
    12 ounces cream cheese
  • Set the mixer to low speed and slowly add the heavy cream until well incorporated. Add the green onion, dill, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper(s). Whisk until the mixture thickens and firms.
    1 cup heavy cream, 3 tablespoons minced green onions, 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Line a 6-inch mesh strainer or sieve with two layers of cheesecloth. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the cloth, press slightly and smooth the top. Fold any excess cheesecloth over the top of the cream cheese mixture. Place the mesh strainer over a small bowl to catch liquid that will drain through the cheesecloth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days.
  • When ready to serve, invert the cream onto a serving plate and discard the drained liquid.
  • Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.

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Notes

Recipe adapted from Ina Garten.
Storage: Store herb cream cheese dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1065IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 0.2mg