Mexican Cream Cheese Spread Recipe

Name: Mexican Cream Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature and chopped roughly; 1 tablespoon mild sweet chili sauce; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 - 1 small fresh red chile, chopped (with or without seeds - your preference); 1 -2 green onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or fresh cilantro); 2 tablespoons shelled pistachio nuts, toasted lightly and chopped; 4 8 inch tortillas; vegetable oil, for shallow frying; 1 -2 cup fresh salsa, as an accompaniment

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature and chopped roughly
1 tablespoon mild sweet chili sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 - 1 small fresh red chile, chopped (with or without seeds - your preference)
1 -2 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or fresh cilantro)
2 tablespoons shelled pistachio nuts, toasted lightly and chopped
4 8 inch tortillas
vegetable oil, for shallow frying
1 -2 cup fresh salsa, as an accompaniment

1
In a small bowl, beat cheese until smooth and creamy with an electric mixer.
2
Next, add the chilli sauce, garlic, lime juice, fresh chilli and green onion, and beat again until combined.
3
Spread a sheet of plastic wrap on your kitchen work surface, place cream cheese mixture on it, and shape into a 3 to 4 inch square.
4
Enclose the shaped cheese in the plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour (and up to a maximum of 24 hours).
5
While cheese is chilling, cut each tortilla into 12 wedges.
6
Shallow fry the wedges in hot vegetable oil until puffed and lightly browned.
7
When cool, these can be stored in an airtight container for up to 24 hours before serving.
8
When ready to serve, roll cheese in combined parsley (or cilantro) and nuts.
9
Place cheese, fresh salsa and tortilla crisps in serving dishes and enjoy.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature and chopped roughly, 1 tablespoon mild sweet chili sauce, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and more.

Yes, Mexican Cream Cheese Spread falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Cream Cheese Spread

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