Low Carb Garlic Cream Cheese Spread
Low-Carb Garlic Cream Cheese Spread
Low carb • Sugar-free garlic cream cheese spread — 10 minutes, eight scoops
This is a low-carb garlic cream cheese spread, not a sweet dip. Soft cream cheese, garlic, parsley, and tiny carrot flecks stay thick in a jar and spread on a slice, like the photo. Ten minutes. No sugar, no flour, no boxed mix.
Eight servings. Macros are for the spread only, not wheat bread.
Why you’ll love this spread
- 1g protein per scoop — cream cheese
- 2g net carbs — herbs and a little carrot, no sugar
- About 10 minutes, one bowl
- Thick white spread, green herbs, orange flecks, like the photo
- No boxed mix, no sugar
- It stays spreadable if the cream cheese is soft
Health notes
- Protein: Low. This is a spread, not a meal.
- Lower carb than flavored grocery spreads: No sugar. Close to keto at 2g net.
- Eight scoops: Macros are per 2-Tbsp scoop, not the jar.
- Wheat bread will jump the carbs. Use cucumber, celery, or keto toast.
Key element — soft cheese, then a thick mix
Cold cream cheese stays lumpy. Soften it, beat until smooth, then fold in garlic, parsley, and finely grated carrot so a knife lifts a thick scoop, like the photo.
Ingredients
Spread (8 servings)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp finely grated carrot
- 1 Tbsp chopped green onion
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Swaps
- Cheddar flecks: Swap the carrot for 2 Tbsp finely shredded cheddar.
- Chives: Use them instead of green onion.
- Wheat bread or honey: Skip them. That is how carbs jump.
Instructions
| 1 | Soften. Leave cream cheese and butter out 20 minutes, or microwave 10 seconds. |
| 2 | Beat. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. |
| 3 | Fold. Stir in garlic, parsley, carrot, green onion, salt, and pepper. |
| 4 | Taste. Add a pinch more salt if needed. Chill 10 minutes if you want it firmer. |
| 5 | Serve. Spread a thick layer, like the photo. Two tablespoons is one serving. Use keto bread, cucumber, or celery. |
Pro tips
- Soft cheese mixes smoother than fridge-cold blocks.
- Grate the carrot very fine so you get orange flecks, not chunks.
- Fresh garlic is stronger than powder. Start with 2 cloves.
- The photo bread is for styling. Wheat toast is not in the macros.
- A short chill firms the spread for cleaner knife scoops.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per scoop (2 Tbsp) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 90 |
| Protein | 1g |
| Net carbohydrates | 2g |
| Total carbohydrates | 2g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Total fat | 9g |
| Sodium | 115mg |
Estimates for the spread only. Wheat bread will raise carbs. This is a low-carb garlic cream cheese spread, close to keto.
Variations
Dill
Swap parsley for chopped dill.
Spicy
Add a pinch of cayenne or 1/4 tsp smoked paprika.
Everything bagel
Stir in 1 tsp everything-bagel seasoning.
Cucumber boats
Spoon into cucumber halves instead of toast.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 5 days | Covered jar |
| Room temp | 1 hour | For spreading |
| Freezer | Skip | The texture splits |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about this spread
1. Protein per scoop?
2. Net carbs per scoop?
3. How many scoops in the jar?
4. Why soften the cream cheese first?
5. Why skip wheat bread in the macros?
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