Additions and Substitutions. Use any combination of herbs you like here (we love adding chives, basil, or mint). Use a garlic scape or a clove of roasted garlic in place of the raw garlic. 

Serving suggestions. Spread this cream cheese on bagels or toast. Add a layer to your favorite sandwich in place of mayonnaise. Stir a dollop into pasta sauce for added creaminess. Serve as a dip alongside veggies or crackers. 

Equipment note. In our recipe testing, smaller, less powerful food processors sometimes struggled to cut through a full block of cream cheese quickly and efficiently. Depending on the strength of your food processor, you may want to break the cream cheese up into smaller pieces, and/or let it come to room temperature on the counter for 30 minutes before blending. 

We prefer using full-fat cream cheese here for the best flavor and texture. 

This recipe was inspired by the Parsley Garlic Cream Cheese spread at Collegetown Bagels.