Gather your tools and ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table. Using a cutting board and chef's knife, peel and mince the garlic clove. Using a small zester, finely grate the parmesan cheese.
In a food processor, combine the minced garlic, softened butter, cream cheese, and grated parmesan cheese. Pulse until it begins to come together.
Add in the dried herbs: chives, parsley, dill weed, basil,, ground thyme, and freshly ground black pepper. Pulse until everything is mixed well.
Using a rubber spatula, transfer the cheese mixture to a small serving bowl or form it into a ball.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to let the ingredients meld with each other.
You may store this spread in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Notes
*Unless otherwise indicated, all butter used on this recipe site is salted.