Two Delightful Cream Cheese Spreads: Nutty & Spicy-Savory
Recipe for Two Types of Cream Cheese Spreads: One with Walnuts and Honey, the Other with Olives and Jalapeños
Enjoy two distinct yet harmonious flavors with these homemade cream cheese spreads! First, a rich and nutty spread made with ample walnuts and a touch of honey for a sweet and savory delight. Second, an adventurous spread featuring the zesty tang of olives and a kick of jalapeños for an unexpectedly delightful taste. These spreads are perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or brunch, adding a gourmet touch to your everyday meals. They’re incredibly versatile and will elevate any toast or cracker.
Core Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp Cream Cheese, softened
- 10 Walnuts
- 10 Sliced Black Olives
- 4 Sliced Jalapeños
Flavor Enhancers
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Honey
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the walnuts. Finely chop about 10 walnuts. You can use a knife for this, aiming for small pieces that will distribute well throughout the cream cheese, adding a pleasant crunch and nutty flavor.
Step 2
In a small bowl, place 2 tablespoons of softened cream cheese. Add all of the chopped walnuts to the cream cheese.
Step 3
Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of honey over the cream cheese and walnuts. The honey will add a subtle sweetness that complements the richness of the cream cheese and the nuttiness of the walnuts, creating a lovely sweet and savory profile.
Step 4
Using a spatula or spoon, thoroughly mix the cream cheese, chopped walnuts, and honey until well combined. This creates your delightful nutty and sweet cream cheese spread. It’s ready to be enjoyed immediately!
Step 5
Now, let’s prepare the ingredients for the second spread. Finely chop the 4 sliced jalapeños. Removing the seeds will reduce the heat if you prefer a milder flavor. Chopping them finely ensures they are evenly distributed for a balanced spicy kick.
Step 6
Next, finely chop the 10 sliced black olives. This will release their briny flavor and incorporate them seamlessly into the spread, adding a savory depth.
Step 7
In a separate bowl, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of softened cream cheese. Add both the finely chopped jalapeños and black olives to this bowl.
Step 8
Mix these ingredients together thoroughly with a spatula or spoon until everything is evenly distributed. This results in your unique and zesty olive and jalapeño cream cheese spread, offering a vibrant contrast to the first one.
Step 9
To serve, simply spread your delicious homemade cream cheese creations generously onto your favorite bread, toast, bagels, or crackers. Enjoy these easy yet sophisticated flavors for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack! 🙂
