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herbed cream cheese olive tapenade

5-Minute Herbed Cream Cheese Olive Tapenade – Effortless Bliss


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 40 mins (including chilling)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful herbed cream cheese topped with a rich olive tapenade. Perfect for spreading on crackers, bread, or as a dip.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, parsley, and basil until well combined.
  2. Spread the herbed cream cheese evenly on a serving plate.
  3. In another bowl, combine green olives, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and black pepper.
  4. Spoon the olive tapenade over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • Adjust olive quantities to taste.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: herbed cream cheese, olive tapenade, appetizer, dip, Mediterranean