Schmear
Schmear is a Yiddish word that refers to a spread that goes on a bagel. This one has just 3 ingredients, and it will take your bagel brunch up a notch.
Ingredients
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or crème fraiche
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and lemon juice, increasing the speed as the ingredients combine, until fluffy, lightened, and spreadable, just 1 to 2 minutes. Alternatively, use a medium mixing bowl and a stiff spoon to combine and then stir and whip vigorously to aerate and lighten the mixture.
- Pack the schmear into a ramekin or two, cover, and chill until ready to serve. It will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator.
- Chive Cheese Variation: To the schmear, stir in 1⁄2 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1⁄4 cup finely chopped fresh chives, and 1⁄4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. It will keep for about 2 days in the refrigerator before its oniony flavor becomes overwhelming.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (9 servings)
- Serving size: 1 oz
- Calories: 91
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Cholesterol: 50 mg