RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, stir together the cream cheese, mascarpone (or sour cream), olive oil, garlic, and smoked paprika until smooth.
3. Fold in the grated BellaVitano and mix until combined.
4. Transfer everything to a small shallow dish—ramekins or mini cast iron work great.
5. Bake it for 12–15 minutes, just until warmed through and soft (not browned).
6. Finish with cracked black pepper and my topping of choice.

I like serving this warm, but it stays nicely spreadable even as it cools.