Name: Homemade Cheese Spread With Garlic and Herbs
Cook time: 10 minutes
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)

Homemade Cheese Spread With Garlic and Herbs

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog

Here's a DIY version of the flavored, spreadable Gournay cheese originally from France.

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 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.