1 pkg. cream cheese, full fat preferred 1/2 c. butter, salted 1/2 fresh herbs, including parsley and chives 1 clove garlic, finely minced fresh ground pepper to taste

Soften cream cheese and butter and whip until fluffy. Incorporate remaining ingredient. Place mixture in the center of a sheet of plastic wrap, wrap it tightly and shape it into a ball. Chill. Before serving, the cheese can be rolled in additional herbs or ground pepper, if desired.