Radish Spread with Fresh Herbs
Author Notes: Here is my variation on the classic French theme of radish-sea salt-sweet butter-baguette. I have included a photo of my radishes and favorite flaked sea salt. Allow the cream cheese to warm up on your counter for a few hours before preparing this snack. - Lizthechef —Lizthechef
Food52 Review: We really loved this recipe -- it’s a great starter recipe for those of us who have only eaten radishes with salt or in salad. The creamy cheese and herb mix is a great foil to the spicy crunchy radishes, and that little bit a flaked salt on top just makes it that much better. We ate this up during the game Saturday night -- a perfect snack! - aargersi —The Editors
Makes 2 cups
- 1 small bunch of medium-sized radishes, 8 to 10 radishes
- 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 8-ounce block of cream cheese, room temperature
- Zest of one small lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
- Toasted baguette slices
- Flaked sea salt
- Clean, trim, and thinly slice the radishes. Place in a bowl and add the parsley, dill, and chives.
- In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the lemon zest, pepper, and creme fraiche. Mix well.
- Add the radish-herb mixture to the creamy spread and gently combine.
- Spread on toasted baguette slices and garnish with sea salt. Serve.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Fresh Herbs
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Radishes or Turnips
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Radish Recipe
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over 5 years ago Hark
Great spread! I made it for a potluck party, and people were surprised they liked something with radishes in it. I think it would be good for a brunch buffet with bagels.
about 5 years ago Lizthechef
Agree that it's a good match with bagels, maybe thinly cut and toasted?
almost 7 years ago testkitchenette
So good...wish I had some with a glass of white wine/champagne!
almost 7 years ago MyCommunalTable
Sounds good and I wish that I had some right now.
almost 7 years ago Lizthechef
It is such an easy spread to put together - thanks!
almost 7 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
I love all these great radish recipes, including this one! Thanks Liz - I can't wait to try this. It looks soooo good!
almost 7 years ago Lizthechef
Thanks, Suzanne - my husband is wolfing down a second batch...
almost 7 years ago Lizthechef
OK, how do I get the other photo to pop up here? Will I ever get it... Oh, but thanks!
almost 7 years ago drbabs
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Love this!
almost 7 years ago mrslarkin
Yum!
almost 7 years ago Lizthechef
Thanks - I was inspired by your radish butter, deserving of the blue ribbon, in my book...
almost 7 years ago Sunchowder
Another one I am going to have to try! This looks really tasty ;)
almost 7 years ago gingerroot
Yum! This looks delicious.
almost 7 years ago Sagegreen
A great version! Thanks.
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