Mouthwatering Dill Pickle Cream Cheese Recipe
This Mouthwatering Dill Pickle Cream Cheese is a tangy and creamy spread perfect for bagels, crackers, or as a flavorful dip. Combining softened cream cheese with diced dill pickles, pickle juice, and fresh dill, it delivers bursts of pickle flavor with a hint of fresh herbs and optional spice from red pepper flakes. A quick and easy no-cook recipe that elevates your snacks or appetizers effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (serves 6-8)
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Spread Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup diced dill pickles (about 6 spears)
- 1 1/2 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- Salt, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Cream Cheese and Pickle Ingredients: Place the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl. Add the diced dill pickles, pickle juice, and finely chopped fresh dill on top of the cream cheese. These ingredients will form the base of your flavorful spread.
- Mix Everything Together: Using a flat spatula or spoon, fold the cream cheese over the pickle mixture and gently pat it down. Continue mixing and folding until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture looks uniform. Ensure that the pickles are well distributed for bursts of flavor in every bite.
- Season and Serve: Taste the spread and adjust seasoning with salt and red pepper flakes as desired. Serve right away on a bagel, crackers, or as a dip. For a little kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes, but it’s just as delicious without them.
Notes
- This spread can be made ahead and refrigerated to let the flavors meld together more intensely.
- Use fresh dill for the best herbaceous flavor.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse the mixture briefly in a food processor.
- Adjust the amount of pickle juice to control the tanginess of the spread.
- Great accompaniment to sandwiches, burgers, and vegetable sticks as well.
