Homemade Cheese Spread With Garlic and Herbs
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Here's a DIY version of the flavored, spreadable Gournay cheese originally from France.
Recipe information
Total Time
40 minutes (including chilling)
Yield
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 small garlic clove, quartered
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Crackers or toasts (for serving)
Preparation
Step 1
Combine cream cheese, butter, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add parsley and chives and pulse a few times until well combined. Pack mixture into a small bowl, ramekin, or glass jar. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Serve with crackers or toasts.
Do Ahead
Step 2
Cheese can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Cooks' Note
To add a citrus note to the cheese, incorporate 1/8 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest with the herbs. Or add 1/8 teaspoon (or more) freshly ground black pepper for a little spice.
Recipe notes
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