BASIL AND TOMATO CREAM SPREAD - AUFSTRICH

Recipe Rating:	1 Rating5
Categories:	Quick & Easy, Vegetarian, Healthy, Spreads
Keywords:	savory, creamy, tasty
Serves:	Makes about 1-1/2 cups
Prep Time:	15 Min
Cook Time:	5 Min

Ingredients

8 oz	cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp	plain yogurt
1 Tbsp	heavy cream or milk
1 c	loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
12	dried tomatoes in oil, chopped very fine
1 Tbsp	reserved oil from tomatoes
1/4 c	pine nuts, roasted and cooled
	salt and pepper to taste

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Ellen Bales

Well Seasoned

Indianapolis, IN (pop. 6.5M)

Starwriter

Member Since Jun 2010

Ellen's Notes:

This is another wonderful recipe from about.com.germanfoods. This reminds me of a flavor of string cheese I really like--tomato basil, made by Kraft. Love the two flavors together!
Photo: J. McGavin

Directions

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, yogurt, and cream or milk. Add the chopped tomatoes, reserved oil, chopped basil, and salt and pepper. Fold in the roasted pine nuts.

NOTE: Add only as much oil as needed to achieve a good spreading consistency.

NOTE: To roast pine nuts, place in a single layer in a skillet over medium heat. Shake frequently to prevent burning, until golden brown and fragrant--about 4 minutes.