Name: Cream Cheese and Tofu Dip
Ingredients: 3/4 cup soft tofu (6 oz.), well drained; 1/2 cup light cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese (4 oz.); 1/2 tsp. herb-and-spice seasoning blend; 1/2 tsp. dried dill; 1 scallion (white and light green parts), minced (optional)

Why it works: Tofu and dill work together. They rank in the top 13% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 34 recipes. Both carry methyl 2-methylbutyrate, which smells fruity, apple. The science ↓

Cream Cheese and Tofu Dip

Ingredients

3/4 cup soft tofu (6 oz.), well drained
1/2 cup light cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese (4 oz.)
1/2 tsp. herb-and-spice seasoning blend
1/2 tsp. dried dill
1 scallion (white and light green parts), minced (optional)

Directions

Make the dip

In food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth.

Serve

Transfer to serving bowl and serve, or cover and refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)

292Calories

17 gProtein

24 gFat

4 gCarbs

What these numbers assume: 4 portions

Ingredient	Portion assumed	kcal
Cheese	1 oz (28g) cheddar	113
Cream Cheese	1 oz (28g)	99
Tofu	100g firm	76
Dill	5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried	4

One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.

Recipe from the Recipes Wiki (Fandom).

Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.

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The flavor team

The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.

Tofu + dilltop 13% of all pairs

Smell alikemoderate

Cooked together34 recipes

Shared aroma: methyl 2-methylbutyrate (fruity, apple).
Cream cheese + dilltop 14% of all pairs

Smell alikemoderate

Cooked together156 recipes

Shared aroma: methyl 2-methylbutyrate (apple, fatty).
Tofu + cream cheesetop 22% of all pairs

Smell alikemoderate

Cooked together17 recipes

Shared aroma: ethyl 2-methylbutyrate (fruity, apple).

Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs

What each ingredient does

Soft tofu: Provides a creamy base and moisture, giving the dip body without much fat.
Light cream cheese or neufchâtel cheese: Adds richness and a tangy, smooth texture that holds the dip together.
Dried dill: Adds a fresh, herbal aroma that brightens the creamy base.

The step that matters

Drain the tofu well before processing. Tofu holds a lot of water; excess liquid left in the food processor thins the dip and makes it loose rather than thick and spreadable.

Swap the dill

How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (tofu, cream cheese):

Jalapenofits about as well
Dillthe original
Garlicfits about as well
Gingerfits about as well

Fit is the average pairing score against tofu, cream cheese. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.

“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.

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Cream Cheese and Tofu Dip