Avocado Cream Cheese

Over the holidays I purchased a lot of cream cheese because a.) it was on deep, deep sale and b.) I was sure I was going to make a pumpkin cheese cake.  I didn’t make the cheese cake and now I have a lot of cream cheese that I don’t want to waste, so I decided to make some flavored cream cheeses.  I always make scallion cream cheese which is so simple you can’t believe it and it’s wonderful on crackers, bagels, smeared on a celery stalk but especially rolled up in thin sliced ham, salami or pepperoni.

1 bunch of scallions

2 packages of cream cheese, really softened

I use my stand mixer, but you could use a hand mixer, or even a food processor. Blend the ingredients together on low speed until fully combined.

This particuar day I also had two avocados that needed to be used and my husband made this one…

2 avocados, peeled and chopped pretty small

1 package of softened cream cheese

the juice of half a lemon

a nice pinch of salt

Put all ingredients in the bowl and mix on low until combined.

I was shocked at how good this was and it makes a great spread for sandwiches, crudites, anything really. Bright and salty, but mild and creamy.  Just delicious.

It’s also a great jumping off place for other recipes.  I think next time we’re going to add some sour cream, diced hot pepper (serrano or jalapeno) and use it as a dip, or a topping for taco salad, or to dollop onto a big bowl of chili.Similar Posts:

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