Cheese appetizer in 5 minutes: a simple and quick recipe

Appetizers, pâtés, and sandwich spreads are a great way not only to diversify your diet but also to make it more nutritious and wholesome. A slice of bread topped with a flavorful spread is a perfect breakfast option and a wonderful addition to tea or coffee.

This 5-minute cheese appetizer is an ideal solution for those who do not have time to spend hours in the kitchen but still want to enjoy a filling and healthy meal. It does not require expensive or exotic ingredients or any special cooking skills.

Adding dried mint gives this appetizer an unusual fresh aroma and significantly increases its health benefits. Mint contains vitamin A, B vitamins, essential oils, and phytoncides. Regular consumption can help support the immune system, improve cardiovascular function, relieve stomach spasms, and promote better digestion.

CraftOil offers a wide selection of high-quality craft products. Our catalog always includes dried mint grown in environmentally friendly regions, without pesticides or preservatives, and stored under optimal conditions. We package it in convenient practical plastic jars on the day of purchase, seal it tightly, and quickly ship orders throughout Ukraine and worldwide. Our mint is perfect for culinary and wellness purposes — a 100% natural premium-quality product.

Ingredients

To prepare this delicious and filling cheese appetizer, you will need:

• 2/3 cup cream cheese;
• 2/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled or mashed with a fork);
• 1 tablespoon dried mint;
• 1 bunch of dill (8–10 stems);
• 3 tablespoons water;
• 1 tablespoon olive oil;
• 1 medium-sized lemon;
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 slightly less than full teaspoon salt;

Step-by-step preparation

Wash the dill, pat it dry with a kitchen towel, and finely chop it. It is best to use only young, tender shoots, removing thick and tough stems.

Rinse the lemon under running water, pour boiling water over it, then remove the peel with a vegetable peeler and chop it as finely as possible.

Place the cream cheese, water, and olive oil into a blender and blend for 1–2 minutes until smooth. Add the feta cheese, dried mint, chopped dill, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Blend again at low speed for about 2–3 minutes.

Transfer the finished mixture into a storage container, cover with a lid, and refrigerate for a couple of hours so it can cool and become thicker.

Notes:

This cheese appetizer pairs perfectly with buckwheat bread, rye bread, toast, and grilled vegetables. For a more intense and spicy flavor, add a little chili along with black pepper and replace olive oil with black cumin oil.

Black cumin oil, as well as black pepper, chili pepper, and many other spices and seasonings, are always available from the Ukrainian online store CraftOil. We ship products across Ukraine and Europe and guarantee their freshness and natural quality.

Another interesting snack recipe is featured in our video: