Flavor-Infused Cream Cheese Nibbles

I used the shortcut tip from Kraft and this turned out great! I did cut the cream cheese in chunks, but it was getting so difficult to deal with after it started to thaw from the freezer, that I "cheated" and used the shortcut. It turned out perfect! I added a little lemon juice to it, instead of just the peel and it gave it the best flavor. Served it with garlic and rosemary toasts, and my guests devoured it. Would definitely make again!

Helpful preparation hints: 1.)Cream cheese needs to be COLD. Throw it in the freezer just before cutting and put back in freezer after cutting (as you prepare the other ingredients). Also, use Neufatel cream cheese to save serious calories so you can eat more dip. 2.) For truly right-sized bites, cut cream cheese block in half (thick-wise) before slicing & cubing. Heck, slice into columns and use your fingers to make pull-apart bites! 3.) Grate lemon zest instead of making with lemon peel. Lemon peel is too...weird. 4.) Save some money and don't buy fresh rosemary. Instead, serve with Rosemary and Olive Oil Triscuits.

one of my favorite pot luck items to take

I've made this recipe several times and everyone has loved it! Tip for those who say that it did not taste like anything or a pain to cut the cream cheese. I always make my recipe a day before so that it sits overnight and when my cream cheese get soft I put in the freezer for a few minutes to harden it a bit (makes it easier to work with).

After reading so many positive reviews, I was surprised at what a bomb this was as my New Year's party. The cream cheese cubes, even though I cut them very small, were just too dense and the flavor of the dressing was overpowering. I would not make these again.

I really wasn't a fan of the cubes. It was a challenge to work with the cream cheese and although the flavors were pretty good, it did not look as appetizing as the picture. If you are going to try this here are a few suggestions (1) Freeze the cream cheese in order to cut (2) grate the lemon instead of peels of lemon.

These were a huge hit at a family get-toghter. I added minced garlic instead of the sliced.

The flavor was good but just a pain to make. The cream cheese is just too soft no matter what you do. I served it with cracker because it was way too stickey to pick up. It was a good idea but...

Serve with Ritz crackers or crostini, so good! Make sure the nibbles sit for at least an hour to soak up all of that flavorful vinagrette. This always goes fast when I make it, you can even try different flavor combos.

I made this recipe but the lemon definately over powered it. Smelled great while making it but will try without the lemon next time