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.Flavored Cream Cheeses

Source of Recipe

From "Gale Gand's Brunch!" by Gale Gand


"Flavored cream cheese is as easy to make as flavored butter. And even quicker, because though you'll want to let the cream cheese warm up a bit before whipping it, you don't need to let it come to room temperature. Add whatever items you like to flavor it; here are a few of my favorites. Serve flavored cream cheese in demitasse cups or mini glass bowls with bagels, muffins, or soft pretzels."
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• Pesto Cream Cheese:
Whip 8 ounces cream cheese with 1 tablespoon pesto.

• Lemon-Thyme Cream Cheese:
Whip 8 ounces cream cheese with 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest and ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves.

• Autumn Spice Cream Cheese:
Whip 8 ounces cream cheese with ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, â…› teaspoon ground nutmeg, and â…› teaspoon ground cloves.


Makes 1 cup