This easy homemade jalapeno cream cheese is slightly spicy, rich, and creamy. You can make this delicious spread with just 5 ingredients, including parmesan cheese and garlic powder, which go so well with the distinctive peppery notes. Eat it on bagels, crackers, sandwiches, or pasta.
Cut the stem off of the jalapeno, then slice it in half vertically. Remove the inner white membrane and seeds, set those aside. Chop the jalapeno into small pieces. Wash your hands with soap and water.
Add jalapeno and remaining ingredients to a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds, then stop and scrape down sides. Repeat that same sequence 2 more times, until cream cheese is well blended and fluffy, jalapenos well distributed.
Taste and if you would like the cream cheese to be spicier, add a little bit of the membrane and a few seeds, then blend again. Taste again to assess. Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 6 days.
Reviews
Yvette on 2025-06-22 (5 stars): I made this! It was so simple and delicious 😋 I had it on toasted ciabatta with tomato so simple! I put a little extra lime juice when I blended just because
Jenn on 2024-05-03 (5 stars): I just made this the other day and it’s delicious!!! The flavors blend so well and I love the green color it makes. I also love the note Amanda makes about adjusting the spices! I’ll be continuing to make this every time it disappears!
Tracy on 2024-01-13 (5 stars): That IS THE MOST AMAZING NEWS! I LIVE BY ONE THE MOST FANTASTIC ORGANIC " CHEESE / DAIRY PRODUCERS - AND THEY SELL THE MOST WONDERFUL " SHARP CHEDDERS " ( IN WAX) EVER! I WILL BE FOLLOWING YOU AND PASSING THE WORD- THE SAME AS MY NEIGHBOR DID FOR ME... WHAT AN INCREDIBLE RESPONSE TIME!
Tracy on 2024-01-13 (5 stars): Amanda, THIS RECIPE LOOKS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING- MY HUSBAND AND I ARE SO EXCITED TO TRY- OUR NEIGHBOR- ( MY FRIEND) GAVE IT 5* - PLUS PLUS! - MY HUSBAND AND I ARE JUST NOT HUGE FANS OF PARMESAN- DO YOU HAVE ANY POSSIBLE OTHER CHEESE SUBSTITUTIONS THAT WILL WORK IN ITS PLACE?? - WE ARE PRAY SO...
