Best 8 Asian Cream Cheese Spread Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to Asia with our exquisite Asian cream cheese spread recipes. These delectable spreads, featuring unique flavor combinations inspired by various Asian cuisines, will transform your appetizers, sandwiches, and snacks into extraordinary culinary experiences. From the spicy kick of the Korean gochujang cream cheese to the aromatic blend of Vietnamese lemongrass and ginger, each recipe offers a distinct taste profile that is sure to tantalize your palate. Discover the perfect complement to your favorite crackers, vegetables, or bread with our diverse collection of Asian cream cheese spreads.

**Korean Gochujang Cream Cheese:**
Embark on a spicy adventure with our Korean gochujang cream cheese spread. This vibrant spread combines the bold, slightly sweet, and subtly smoky flavors of gochujang paste with the creamy richness of cream cheese. A touch of honey adds a hint of sweetness, while sesame seeds provide a delightful textural contrast. Spread it on toasted baguette slices or use it as a dipping sauce for fresh vegetables.

**Vietnamese Lemongrass and Ginger Cream Cheese:**
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Vietnam with our lemongrass and ginger cream cheese spread. Fragrant lemongrass and warming ginger infuse the cream cheese with a refreshing and slightly spicy flavor. A hint of fish sauce adds a unique savory dimension, perfectly balancing the sweetness of honey. Serve it alongside spring rolls, rice crackers, or use it as a marinade for chicken or tofu.

**Thai Sweet Chili Cream Cheese:**
Experience the harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and spicy in our Thai sweet chili cream cheese spread. Sweet chili sauce lends its vibrant red color and a tantalizing combination of flavors to the creamy base. A touch of lime juice adds a refreshing citrusy note, while a sprinkle of chopped cilantro provides a vibrant herbal accent. Enjoy it as a dip for fresh fruit, crackers, or spread it on grilled chicken or fish.

**Japanese Wasabi Cream Cheese:**
Embark on a culinary adventure to the land of the rising sun with our Japanese wasabi cream cheese spread. This unique spread combines the sharp, slightly spicy flavor of wasabi with the creamy richness of cream cheese. A touch of soy sauce adds a salty umami flavor, while a sprinkle of nori seaweed provides a delightful textural contrast. Serve it alongside sashimi, sushi, or use it as a dipping sauce for tempura.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LAYERED ASIAN DIP



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Guests are quick to dig into this delectable dip. With tender chunks of chicken and Asian seasoning, it's a nice switch from traditional taco dip. -Bonnie Mazur, Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 drops hot pepper sauce
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
Assorted rice crackers

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine first six ingredients. Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce and garlic; toss with chicken mixture. Refrigerate, covered, several hours., For sauce, in a small saucepan, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir in brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Cool slightly. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., To serve, mix cream cheese and remaining soy sauce until blended; transfer to a serving plate, spreading evenly. Top with chicken mixture. Drizzle with sauce. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SESAME CHICKEN DIP



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I can't tell you how many times I'm asked to bring this easy dip to holidays, birthday parties or girls' weekend getaways. It's fresh and light, and it has the Asian flavors that make it stand out. The rice crackers are a must! -Dawn Schutte, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 36 servings (1/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 jar (10 ounces) sweet-and-sour sauce
2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach
1 cup thinly sliced green onions (about 8)
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
Sesame rice crackers

Steps:

  • Mix soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic; toss with chicken. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Spread cream cheese onto a large serving plate; top with sweet-and-sour-sauce, spinach and chicken. Sprinkle with green onions and peanuts. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ASIAN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a simple spread that is always a hit. So easy and keeps well in the fridge for a week...if you have any left over! Prep time includes chilling time!

Provided by Mary Lou Ellis @calicak2k

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounce(s) cream cheese
1/2 cup(s) soy sauce
3 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame seeds
1 box(es) triscuits or your favorite crackers

Steps:

  • Using a fork poke holes in the block of cream cheese.
  • Place cream cheese in a container just big enough to fit the cream cheese and pour soy sauce over it. Lift the cream cheese so the soy sauce can get under the block. Use more soy sauce if desired.
  • Cover and put cream cheese in fridge for at least 5 hours Longer is better if you have the time. Turn cream cheese over in sauce at least once.
  • When ready to serve, place the block of cheese on a small serving plate. Pour the remaining soy sauce over the cheese. Cover the top of the cream cheese with toasted sesame seeds. Serve with triscuit crackers or your favorite cracker.

HOMEMADE CHEESE SPREAD WITH GARLIC AND HERBS



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Here's a DIY version of the flavored, spreadable Gournay cheese originally from France.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Appetizer     Cheese     Cream Cheese     Garlic     Chive     Parsley     Graduation     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 small garlic clove, quartered
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Crackers or toasts (for serving)

Steps:

  • Combine cream cheese, butter, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add parsley and chives and pulse a few times until well combined. Pack mixture into a small bowl, ramekin, or glass jar. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Serve with crackers or toasts.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cheese can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

LAYERED ASIAN DIP



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Use crispy wonton crackers to scoop up hearty helpings of a colorful, Oriental-inspired dip.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h55m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup cubed cooked chicken
2/3 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
30 wonton skins (about 3 1/4-inch square)
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 drops red pepper sauce
2 packages (8 oz each) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
1 tablespoon milk
1/3 cup unsalted cashews, chopped
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix topping ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 400°F. Cut each wonton skin in half into two triangles. On 2 large ungreased cookie sheets, arrange wonton skins in single layer. Spray wontons with cooking spray. Bake about 6 minutes or until crisp; cool.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar and cornstarch. Gradually beat in remaining sauce ingredients with wire whisk. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with wire whisk, until thick. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and milk with electric mixer on medium speed. Spread on serving platter at least 10 inches in diameter. Just before serving, spoon topping over cheese; drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle with cashews and green onions. Serve with crisp wontons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Tablespoons Dip and 2 Crackers), Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

SPICY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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Make and share this Spicy Cream Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michele7

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (can use "Light")
1 tablespoon milk
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
paprika
pita bread, baked into chips

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until blended.
  • Spoon into an airtight container; cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
  • Put into a serving dish and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Serve with pita chips.

CREAMY WASABI SPREAD



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Sesame seeds create an attractive coating for this easy cracker spread. Be sure to watch when you're toasting them; they burn easily. You'll find rice crackers in the ethnic food aisle. You can use any flavor, but the wasabi ones are very tasty. -Tammie Balon, Boyce, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
1/4 cup prepared wasabi
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Rice crackers

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese on a cutting board; split into two layers. Spread wasabi over bottom half; replace top layer., Press both sides into sesame seeds. Place on a shallow serving plate; pour soy sauce around cheese. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TUSCAN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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A delicious appetizer that can be served at a fancy cocktail party or at poker night. Serve with crackers or toasted French bread slices.

Provided by HOFFIUS

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
⅓ cup chopped black olives
8 green onions, chopped
3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic and salt; stir and blend in artichoke hearts and olives.
  • Add green onions, tomatoes, parsley and chives; gently mix together.
  • Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to blend flavors; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 1092.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • For a smooth and creamy spread, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing.
  • For a tangy spread, use sour cream instead of mayonnaise.
  • If you want a spicier spread, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or sriracha sauce.
  • For a sweeter spread, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
  • For a more savory spread, add a tablespoon of soy sauce or fish sauce.
  • Serve the spread with crackers, vegetables, or bread.

Conclusion:

Asian cream cheese spread is a versatile and delicious dip or spread that can be used in a variety of ways. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it tangy, spicy, sweet, or savory, there is an Asian cream cheese spread recipe for you.

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