Cream Cheese with Garlic and Chives

• ½ lb (225 g) fresh cream cheese
• 1 clove garlic</

Blend the cheese in a bowl until soft. Crush the garlic lightly and remove outer papery coating. Using a knife blade, mash the garlic with a little salt to a paste. Add the mashed garlic to the cheese – no extra salt for flavouring will be needed. Add the chopped chives or parsley and mix thoroughly.

Spoon the mixture into a small serving pot and fork the top attractively. Sprinkle with