Spiced Cream Cheese Spread is a great flavor change from the conventional cream cheese spread.
It’s very easy to pimp up your sandwich r simply a slice of bread with this flavorful cream cheese spread.
A blanket of smooth, velvet-like cream cheese spread on a lovely slice of bread, I could live on that!
Ok, I am exaggerating but I don’t mind enjoying savory flavorful cream cheese frequently.
Today, I gave my soul to the Diavolo in exchange for a brilliant flavored spicy cream cheese recipe!
Better knock on wood at this point, I was just joking!
My path, of course, didn’t cross the devil’s but it could have because I couldn’t stop indulging in the spicy cream cheese spread on a whole wheat bread slice once again.
How did I get to to the spiced cream cheese spread recipe?
Well, you see I have been disappointed by flavored commercial cream cheese such as Philadelphia in the past.
The plainly flavored cream cheese available in the market is alright but the ones with herbs and spices or garlic are just plain boring!
So one fine day I just mixed cream cheese, some garlic and spices and voila my spicy cream cheese spread recipe was born!
I barely changed an ingredient over time and that’s because the spiced cream cheese spread is perfect as it is.
The only thing I ask you to do is to get some creamy, plain flavored, quality cream cheese or at least one that you enjoy and you are good to go.
Here I would say the garlic is dominating the field, followed by the chili and bit of turmeric.
By adding Coriander as a topping you not only improve the aesthetics of the spread but also add another flavor dimension
Use the spiced cream cheese…
- on bread
- on crackers
- in sandwiches
or
- make a spiced cream cheese dip of it!
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Dear Reader, how do you usually enjoy your cream cheese spread?
The post spiced cream cheese spread was first published at masalaherb.com on the 19th June 2013 and has been enhanced and updated ever since.
Spiced Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon Cream Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic chopped
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- pinch Salt
- pinch Black Pepper
- Cilantro to garnish, chopped fresh
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients except the coriander in a bowl to a well incorporated spicy cream cheese.
- Spread on your bread and garnish with the chopped Coriander.
Vishal says
The spread looks lovely and spicy.
Eva Taylor says
I used to use cream cheese in my Hungarian Paprika Spread but now I use goats cheese. Your recipe, flavoured with these flavours must be awesome, you really knocked it out of the park! Beautiful recipe.
Asmita says
This sounds like the perfect spread on a slice of bread or a whole wheat cracker. A cup of piping hot chai with it would great too!
Sissi says
The spread looks lovely and spicy. I am not a fan of American style cream cheese, but I would very well see it with some good quality quark… I always combine it with chives, so time to change!
Helene Dsouza says
Oh yeah quark but that’s something rather rare here in india, if not a luxury. We have to live with cream cheese and that’s ok. =) Thank you Sissi!
Rosa says
Delicious and perfect with homemade bread. That loaf looks really good.
Cheers,
Rosa
The Ninja Baker says
Mmmm I can see how one could dive into your spicy cream cheese, Helene. Garlic and tumeric are consumed almost daily by my husband, too. So, I’m very happy to know about this recipe =) Many thanks.
P.s. Wish I could send you some whole grain bread…There are so many varieties here in Southern California…Guess you’ll just have to visit =)
Monet says
Oh! How lovely! Usually I make a sweet cream cheese spread but I love the sound of this spicy one. Ryan and I love chili and tumeric so I’m sure we’d love this. Thank you so much for sharing it with us tonight!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
A very creamy and delicious spread…I like mine with cumin or smoked paparika. Great with wholewheat bread.
Deb in Hawaii says
Hi Helene, Popping by from your comment from my guest post at girlichef to say hello. It’s nice to meet you too. 😉 I love the spicy flavors you have going on with this spread and the color from the turmeric is so pretty too. I’m glad to have found your blog-going to take a look at that mango jam now.
Aloha,
Deb, Kahakai Kitchen
Nancy/SpicieFoodie says
That’s great that you are finding ways to satisfy your cravings. I love spicy cream cheese and would love a slice of your bread with your cream cheese. Yum!
Joanne says
I love the flavor you’ve added to this! Such a great spread.
Helene Dsouza says
thank you Joanne I think you d enjoy it.
Terra says
Oh that looks like some creamy happiness! It really sounds fantastic, and would be perfect for breakfast tomorrow! Yum, Hugs, Terra
Helene Dsouza says
Great, enjoy Terra! =)
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
wow, I love what you’ve done with ordinary cream cheese! I have to try this.
Helene Dsouza says
yeah do that and let me know what you think. 😉
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
I love cream cheese for so many things, from frostings to spreads and coffee cakes. Spicy, I like this recipe Helene!
Helene Dsouza says
Oh then you ll have a good time with this spicy cream cheese recipe. =)
Louise says
Oh you little “devil” making me crave spicy cream cheese this early in the morning. I may just have it with some toast. Not to worry Helene, I’ll have a few bites for you too!
Thank you so much for sharing…
P.S. Do you want to join us in the Picnic Game? It’s going to be a GREAT one this year! Drop by my blog for a letter if you like. A taste of exotic flair would be just wonderful! (or any ol thing would be GREAT too:)
Helene Dsouza says
I didn’t know you d be up so early. =P Well, enjoy!
john@kitchenriffs says
I love cream cheese, but am guilty of serving it as-is too often. It takes so well to a little spicy enhancement, and you’ve done a great job. Really lovely post – thanks.
Helene Dsouza says
Agreed, same “problem” here too, but then maybe it isn’t that bad for us no? 😉
mjskit says
LOVE your cheese spread! We have these little snacks for lunch sometime so I’ll be giving your recipe a try real soon. Love the seasoning! What kind of bread is that? Looks like the perfect bread for this spread.
Helene Dsouza says
Oh that’s a sourdough bread. I like it with the spicy cream cheese. ^.^ You have a point, the spread goes well with dark breads or even black bread.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Spicy cream cheese deliciousness!
Helene Dsouza says
yep just the way we like it!
Janie says
Sigh, I miss cream cheese. I used to eat it with freshly made chunky strawberry jam on top.
However, I have never tried a spicy one before. I’m going to make a batch of this for my fella (he’s lactose happy!) I just know he’s going to love it!
Thanks Helene 🙂
Janie x
Helene Dsouza says
Really with strawberry jam? never thought of that. Sorry to hear that you can’t eat milk products, that sucks Jane. At least your boy will enjoy it. =)
Eha says
What about adding a little paprika [of whatever kind to make this a Liptauer of sorts – use that every day my life 😀 !]
Helene Dsouza says
I had already posted a liptauer recipe eha, here -> http://masalaherb.com/2012/03/liptauer-spread-dip.html . This one is different and more spicy. Has nothing to do with the real Liptauer. 😉
Eha says
Thank you for the link: this came before ‘my time’ 🙂 ! Bothy interesting to use !!
Helene Dsouza says
lol yep that was way before your time ^.^
Choc Chip Uru says
You make cream cheese to be one of the best spreads ever 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Helene Dsouza says
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