Blue cheese and chive spread is the five-star appetizer that barely asks anything of you: butter, cream cheese, and crumbled blue cheese pulsed with spring onions, parsley, and a heap of fresh chives. It's creamy, tangy, and herb-packed, and it looks far more composed than the ten minutes it takes. Serve it with vegetables or crackers and let the compliments happen.
Looking for a five-star appetizer that requires minimal effort? This Blue Cheese and Chive Spread is your secret weapon. It’s creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh herbs, delivering a sophisticated flavor profile that will have everyone asking for the recipe. Perfect for spreading on crackers, crusty bread, or serving with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
• ¼ Cup 57g (2.01 oz) Unsalted Butter, softened
• 8 Ounces 226g (8 oz) Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened
• ½ Cup 57g (2.01 oz) Blue Cheese, crumbled
• 2 Spring Onions, finely chopped
• 1/3 Cup 20g (0.71 oz) Fresh Chives, chopped and divided
• 1 Tablespoon 4g (0.14 oz) Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Directions
2. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
3. Add the crumbled blue cheese, chopped spring onions, parsley, and half of the chopped chives. Pulse a few more times until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain some texture.
4. Transfer the cheese mixture to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the spread to firm up.
5. Before serving, shape the mixture into a ball or log and roll it in the remaining chopped chives to coat the exterior. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
• Nutrition (per serving)
• Calories: 157
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 16.2g
Pro Tips
• For the creamiest texture, ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before blending. This prevents lumps and ensures a smooth, uniform spread.
• This spread can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and simply roll it in fresh chives just before serving for the best presentation and flavor.
• Feel free to customize by adding a handful of toasted walnuts or pecans for a delightful crunch, or a dash of Worcestershire sauce for extra umami depth.
FAQ
Q: Can I make this blue cheese spread in advance
A: Yes, this spread is perfect for making ahead. You can prepare it up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For the best presentation, roll it in the fresh chives just before you plan to serve it.
Q: What should I serve with this blue cheese spread
A: This versatile spread pairs wonderfully with a variety of items. Serve it with crackers, slices of crusty bread, or an assortment of fresh vegetables such as celery sticks, carrot sticks, and bell pepper strips.
Q: How do I get a smooth and creamy cheese spread
A: The key to a perfectly smooth and creamy spread is to use softened ingredients. Make sure your unsalted butter and full-fat cream cheese are at room temperature before you combine them. This prevents lumps and ensures an even blend.
Q: Are there any variations for this blue cheese dip
A: Absolutely! You can easily customize this recipe. For a delightful crunch, try mixing in a handful of toasted walnuts or pecans. To add a deeper, savory umami flavor, a dash of Worcestershire sauce works wonderfully.
Pro Tips
- Have the butter and cream cheese fully softened to room temperature before blending — cold dairy is what leaves lumps in an otherwise silky spread.
- Pulse the blue cheese and herbs in only a few times; overmixing pastes out the texture, and small pockets of blue cheese are part of the appeal.
- Chill the mixture at least 30 minutes so it firms up enough to shape into a ball or log.
- Make it up to 3 days ahead and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge, rolling it in the reserved fresh chives just before serving for the best presentation.
- For crunch, fold in a handful of toasted walnuts or pecans, or add a dash of Worcestershire sauce for deeper umami.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this blue cheese spread in advance?
Yes — it keeps for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Roll it in the fresh chives just before serving.
What should I serve with this blue cheese spread?
Crackers, slices of crusty bread, or fresh vegetables like celery sticks, carrot sticks, and bell pepper strips all pair well with the tangy, creamy base.
How do I get a smooth and creamy cheese spread?
Use softened ingredients. Room-temperature butter and cream cheese blend without lumps and give the spread its uniform, creamy texture.
Are there any variations for this blue cheese dip?
Mix in toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch, or a dash of Worcestershire sauce for extra umami depth — both work without disturbing the keto-friendly profile.
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Blue Cheese and Chive Spread
Ingredients
Method
- Directions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Add the crumbled blue cheese, chopped spring onions, parsley, and half of the chopped chives. Pulse a few more times until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain some texture.
- Transfer the cheese mixture to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the spread to firm up.
- Before serving, shape the mixture into a ball or log and roll it in the remaining chopped chives to coat the exterior.
- Serve immediately.
