Flavor-Infused Cream Cheese Nibbles

• (8 ounce) package cream cheese↗1
• sun-dried tomato vinaigrette dressing1⁄2 cup
• garlic cloves, minced↗2
• sprigs fresh rosemary (3 sprigs, stems removed)↗3
• sprigs fresh thyme (6 sprigs, cut into pieces)6
• black peppercorns↗1 teaspoon
• lemon, rind of (lemon peel, of 1 lemon, cut into strips)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cube cream cheese into about 36 pieces.

2. 2

   Place into 9-inch pie plate.

3. 3

   Add remaining ingredients (can mix them together first if you wish); toss to coat, and cover the dish.

4. 4

   Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.

5. 5

   Serve with crackers, crusty bread or pita chips.