Get ready to elevate your baking game with these irresistible Chives and Cream Cheese Biscuits that will make your taste buds dance with delight! Imagine pulling apart a warm, golden biscuit studded with fresh chives and swirled with creamy cheese - a bakery-worthy treat you can now create right in your own kitchen. These aren't just any ordinary biscuits; they're a gourmet experience that transforms a simple side dish into a show-stopping sensation that will have everyone begging for your recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and chopped fresh chives until evenly distributed.
- Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the cream cheese and chive blend along with the milk.
- Gently stir the ingredients together using a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the biscuits tough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 3-4 times to bring the dough together.
- Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle and use a
- 5-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Press straight down without twisting to ensure even rising.
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each biscuit.
- Optional: Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little extra milk for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm with butter, additional chopped chives, or as a side to your favorite meal.
Tips
- Keep your ingredients cold: Cold butter and cream cheese are crucial for creating those signature flaky layers.
- Don't overwork the dough: Mix just until ingredients are combined to ensure tender, light biscuits.
- Use a sharp biscuit cutter and press straight down without twisting to help the biscuits rise evenly.
- For extra golden tops, brush with milk before baking.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor - these biscuits are most delicious when fresh from the oven!
- Experiment with additional herbs like parsley or dill if you want to vary the flavor profile.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 35mg
