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jalapeno cream cheese in a bowl with a gold spoon

5-Minute Jalapeno Cream Cheese

This easy homemade jalapeno cream cheese is slightly spicy, rich, and creamy. You can make this delicious spread with just 5 ingredients, including parmesan cheese and garlic powder, which go so well with the distinctive peppery notes. Eat it on bagels, crackers, sandwiches, or pasta.
Author: Amanda Paa
Yield: 1 cup
Prep Time :5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions 

  • Cut the stem off of the jalapeno, then slice it in half vertically. Remove the inner white membrane and seeds, set those aside. Chop the jalapeno into small pieces. Wash your hands with soap and water.
  • Add jalapeno and remaining ingredients to a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds, then stop and scrape down sides. Repeat that same sequence 2 more times, until cream cheese is well blended and fluffy, jalapenos well distributed.
  • Taste and if you would like the cream cheese to be spicier, add a little bit of the membrane and a few seeds, then blend again. Taste again to assess. Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 6 days.