Herbed Cheese Ring with Lemon-Dill Butter

Name: Herbed Cheese Ring with Lemon-Dill Butter
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh dill; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup chives; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

A smooth cream cheese log rolled in fresh herbs and citrus, served with a tangy lemon-dill butter for elegant appetizing bites.

Cuisine: American

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 30 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup chives
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1/4 cup chopped chives. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
Step 2: Place the mixture on plastic wrap, roll into a 1-inch diameter log, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Step 3: While cheese chills, prepare butter by mixing 2 tablespoons softened butter with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt until creamy.
Step 4: Slice chilled cheese log into 1/2-inch thick rings, arrange on a platter, and top each with a small dollop of lemon-dill butter.