Makes a generous cup
This spread is very easy for children to prepare. We spread it on small pieces of bread cut into squares, triangles, and rounds and top them with thin slices of cucumber or radish, or we thin it with a little more milk and use it as a dip served with carrot and celery sticks, sliced bell peppers, and cucumbers. It is also tasty as a topping for baked potatoes. Experiment with different herbs for a new flavor; allow about 1/4 cup of herbs for 8 ounces of cream cheese.
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- 11/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 11/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
1. Place the cream cheese in a bowl and mash it with a fork. Blend 1 tablespoon milk into the cream cheese.
2. Add the herbs to the cream cheese and blend together. Add more milk if needed to achieve the right consistency for spreading or dipping.
3. Cover the herbed cream cheese with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 10 to 15 minutes before serving. It keeps well in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for 4 to 5 days.
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