1Cook the garlic, sesame seeds, and olive oil in a small pot over low heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and lightly golden.
2Cook the garlic, sesame seeds, and olive oil in a small pot over low heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and lightly golden.
3Cook the garlic, sesame seeds, and olive oil in a small pot over low heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and lightly golden.
4Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Set aside 1–2 teaspoons of the infused oil for garnish.
5Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Set aside 1–2 teaspoons of the infused oil for garnish.
6Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Set aside 1–2 teaspoons of the infused oil for garnish.
7Place the vegan cream cheese on a plate and top with the softened garlic. Use a fork to mash the garlic into the cream cheese, mixing it together until smooth.
8Place the vegan cream cheese on a plate and top with the softened garlic. Use a fork to mash the garlic into the cream cheese, mixing it together until smooth.
9Place the vegan cream cheese on a plate and top with the softened garlic. Use a fork to mash the garlic into the cream cheese, mixing it together until smooth.
10Stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
11Stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
12Stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
13Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, drizzle with the reserved garlic oil, and sprinkle with extra red pepper flakes for garnish.
14Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, drizzle with the reserved garlic oil, and sprinkle with extra red pepper flakes for garnish.
15Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, drizzle with the reserved garlic oil, and sprinkle with extra red pepper flakes for garnish.
16Serve with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables
17Serve with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables
18Serve with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables
Ingredients
8 cloves whole garlic cloves
8 cloves whole garlic cloves
8 cloves whole garlic cloves
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp sesame seeds
0.33 cup olive oil
0.33 cup olive oil
0.33 cup olive oil
200 g vegan cream cheese
200 g vegan cream cheese
200 g vegan cream cheese
0.5 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
0.5 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
0.5 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
0.25 tsp salt
0.25 tsp salt
0.25 tsp salt
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes, optional, for garnish
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes, optional, for garnish
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes, optional, for garnish
Equipment
small potmixing bowlforkserving dish
Tips
Allow the garlic to cool slightly before mashing it into the cream cheese.
Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of garlic, making it mild and caramelized. Raw garlic will have a sharper, spicier taste.
If it thickens in the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes and stir well.
You can roast the garlic in advance and store it in olive oil for up to one week