Honey Walnut Cream Cheese
Sweet, creamy, and perfectly crunchy, this Honey Walnut Cream Cheese is a delicious copycat of the popular bakery-style spread. Made with rich cream cheese, golden honey, toasted walnuts, and a hint of vanilla, it adds the perfect touch of indulgence to bagels, toast, or breakfast pastries.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Base
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons raw honey plus extra to drizzle
- 1/3 cup walnut halves toasted and roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add the honey and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat again until smooth and fully combined.
- Gently fold in the toasted and chopped walnuts using a spatula so the nuts keep their crunchy texture.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
- Transfer the cream cheese spread to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Before serving, drizzle a little extra honey on top. Spread over plain, sesame, or cinnamon-raisin bagels.
Notes
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes to enhance their flavor before chopping. For a flavor twist, add a small pinch of cinnamon or a drizzle of maple syrup. Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving so it spreads easily.