Are you looking for an easy dairy-based dip to add to your meal prep rotation or take to a party? This Cream Cheese and Chive Dip is super quick to prepare, requires minimal effort, and is loaded with flavour – all wins in my books. Served with veggies, crackers, added to an omelette or used on a sandwich, this Cream Cheese and Chive Dip is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients for Cream Cheese and Chive Dip

- Cream cheese (preservative free)
- Chives
- Shallots
- Salt
See recipe card for quantities.
Equipment

- Chopping board
- Knife
- Spatula
- Mixing bowl
How to make Cream Cheese and Chive Dip
Follow these steps to create this recipe.

Step 1: Finely chop chives and shallots.

Step 2: In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, chives, shallots and salt.

Step 3: Mix well, until chives and shallots are spread evenly throughout the cheese.
Storage
Store your creamy chive dip in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. You can ultimately be guided by the storage instructions on the cream cheese packing for this recipe.
PrintCream Cheese and Chive Dip
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 20 serves 1x
Ingredients
250g cream cheese (preservative free, full fat)
10 g chives, finely chopped
¼ cup shallots, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon of salt, or to taste
Instructions
1. Finely chop chives and shallots.
2. In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, chives, shallots and salt.
3. Mix well, until chives and shallots are spread evenly throughout the cheese.
Notes
Please refer to RPAH Food Intolerance Handbook for the correct type of shallots as names vary (they are also referred to as spring onions).
This recipe tastes best with full fat cream cheese, however light cream cheese will work fine if you would prefer to use this.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 2
- Category: Dips and Spreads
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