Appetizers

Honey Lavender Whipped Cream Cheese Spread

Name: Honey Lavender Whipped Cream Cheese Spread
Yield: 1 cup

The delicate floral flavor of this dish originates with lavender blossoms steeped in hot cream with honey. The result? A spread that transforms hors d’oeuvres, cornbread, sandwiches or a simple slice of toast into a sweet, earthy treat.

Prep

Cook

Servings

1 cup

Level

Easy

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 Tablespoons heavy cream
1 Tablespoon honey, plus a small amount reserved for garnish
1 Tablespoon lavender, roughly chopped plus a small amount reserved for garnish

Directions

1

Combine the heavy cream, honey and lavender in a small sauce-pan and heat on low until the honey is completely dissolved. Whisk or swirl the mixture gently while heating to prevent any scorching.
2

Strain the mixture into a small cup and place in the refrigerator to cool.
3

After about 20 minutes in the refrigerator, your flavored cream should be cool to the touch. If the cream is completely cool to the touch, continue. If not, wait a few more minutes.
4

Place tempered cream cheese and the flavored cream into a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
5

Whip the cream cheese on high until it becomes light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes.
6

Transfer the cream cheese to a small condiment bowl, garnish with some of the remaining lavender and a drizzle of honey. Serve at room temperature with warm cornbread, toast or biscuits.