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Herbed Cream Cheese Olive Tapenade Spread


  • Total Time: 45
  • Yield: 2 cups (about 8 servings) 1x

Description

A savory spread combining tangy cream cheese with briny olives and fresh herbs, perfect for crackers or crusty bread.


Ingredients

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8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/2 cup pitted green olives
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp capers, drained
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt (optional)


Instructions

Step 1: In a food processor, combine kalamata olives, green olives, garlic, and capers.
Step 2: Pulse until coarsely chopped, about 5-6 pulses.
Step 3: Add parsley, basil, oregano, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt (if using).
Step 4: Pulse 2-3 more times until herbs are incorporated but mixture remains slightly chunky.
Step 5: Transfer olive mixture to a medium bowl.
Step 6: Add softened cream cheese to the bowl with the olive mixture.
Step 7: Stir gently until cream cheese is evenly distributed but some olive chunks remain visible.
Step 8: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 9: Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Category: Appetizer

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Fat: 17g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Protein: 4g