Ingredients:

  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Place the 8 oz softened cream cheese and 4 tbsp butter in a medium glass bowl.
  2. Whip the fats together using a stiff spatula until no yellow streaks remain and the texture looks like frosting.
  3. Add the 1 tsp lemon juice and 2 cloves of minced garlic.
  4. Stir vigorously for 60 seconds until the scent of garlic becomes fragrant and bright.
  5. Fold in the 2 tbsp parsley and 1 tbsp chives.
  6. Sprinkle the 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp marjoram, and 1/4 tsp thyme over the surface.
  7. Add the 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, ensuring even distribution.
  8. Fold the mixture gently from the bottom up until the white base is speckled with green flecks.
  9. Transfer the mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap or a small mold.
  10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm to the touch.