Sweet Cream Cheese Spreads / Schmear
This is my second posting for Cream Cheese Spreads / Schmear. The first were savory spreads. This is for sweet spreads.
Again, Schmear is defined as anything that can be spread (usually a fat or butter). Typically, this refers to a cream cheese spread for a bagel. This posting is for Savory Cream Cheese Spreads/Schmear. I will post another one for Sweet Cream Cheese Spreads/Schmear at a later date.
How much schmear do you need for a dozen bagels? Estimates range from 1 to 1 ½ pounds for a good artisan bagel. Bagel stores typically give between 0.7 ounces to a whopping 3.9 ounces per bagel. At 100 calories per ounce, less is more. You simply need enough to enjoy the taste of the bagel you are eating.
Below, I have given you recipes for some of the more popular sweet cream cheese spreads. Plain cream cheese on a bagel is always good, but here is a way to make breakfast memorable.
These Sweet Cream Cheese Spreads are quick and easy to make. You can make just your favorite or have a bagel bar with a variety of spreads for a family breakfast or brunch. You can also lower the calories by using a low-fat cream cheese.
Flavored Sweet Cream Cheese Spreads/Schmear
- Brown Sugar and Cinnamon
- Chocolate
- Fruit (Blueberry or Cherry)
- Honey Pecan
- Mango Chutney
- Pear in Calvados
- PB&J
- Pumpkin Pie
- Roasted Pineapple
- Sauteed Apples with Cinnamon
- Raspberries with Framboise
You can make these ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.
Try these recipes and let me know what you think. Get creative with your own favorite combinations. The possibilities are endless.
Garlic Herb Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons chives,finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chervil
Directions
- Step 1 Soften the cream cheese. I put it in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Step 2 Add the prepped herbs and garlic.
- Step 3 Mix thoroughly.
- Step 4 Chill for 1 hour before serving to get the flavors to blend.
