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A tangy and creamy spread made by mixing softened cream cheese with diced dill pickles, pickle juice, and fresh dill. Perfect as a spread or dip with bagels, crackers, veggies, or sandwiches.

  • Total Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 cup 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup diced dill pickles (about 6 spears)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp pickle juice (from the pickle jar)
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
  • Salt, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions

  1. Let cream cheese sit at room temperature until softened (about 1 hour) or cut into smaller chunks to speed softening.
  2. Dice dill pickles into small, even chunks (about 2/3 cup).
  3. Drain diced pickles well on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  4. Place softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
  5. Add the drained diced pickles and finely chopped fresh dill to the cream cheese.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon pickle juice to the bowl (reserve up to an additional 1/2 tbsp to adjust texture).
  7. Use a flat spatula or spoon to fold the cream cheese over the pickles, pressing lightly and mixing until the mixture is uniform and pickle bits are evenly distributed.
  8. Slowly add more pickle juice, a little at a time, if you want a thinner consistency (do not overwater).
  9. Season with salt and red pepper flakes to taste, then mix to incorporate.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning or pickle juice as needed.
  11. Chill the finished spread for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor; avoid whipped cream cheese., Drain pickles well to prevent watery spread., Add pickle juice gradually to control consistency., Chill spread to enhance flavor and firm texture., For faster cream cheese softening, cut into smaller chunks., This spread keeps well refrigerated up to 1 week and flavor improves after resting., Serve chilled or soften slightly before serving for easier spreading.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Spread / Dip

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: Approximately 70 calories per 2 tbsp serving
  • Fat: 6g per 2 tbsp serving
  • Carbohydrates: 1-2g per 2 tbsp serving
  • Protein: 2g per 2 tbsp serving