Bagels with Cream Cheese and Cherries
A classic bagel topped with creamy cheese and sweet cherries, finished with a hint of fresh cilantro for a surprising twist.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 10g

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Ingredients
- 2 whole bagels
- 4 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 cup cherries
- 2 tbsp cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 2 bagels in half and toast them until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- 2
Spread 2 tbsp cream cheese on each toasted bagel half, covering the surface evenly.
- 3
Pit and halve the 1 cup cherries, then arrange them cut-side down over the cream cheese.
- 4
Sprinkle the 2 tbsp chopped cilantro over the cherries for a fresh finish.
- 5
Serve immediately, or return to the toaster oven for 2 minutes if you prefer warm cherries.
Tools you’ll need
- toaster
- knife
- cutting board
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