INGREDIENTS
8 oz
cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 cup
crumbled blue cheese, softened at room temperature
1 tbsp
buttermilk
5
Medjool dates, pitted and minced (optional) [Some people have also suggested using cranberries instead with great success]
1
small shallot (approx. 1 tablespoon), peeled and minced
1 tsp
lemon, zested
1/4 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
ground black pepper
1 handful
Pecans, toasted and either finely chopped or ground
2 tbsp
Italian parsley, finely chopped (optional)