basil & tomato cream spread (aufstrich)

Name: BASIL & TOMATO CREAM SPREAD (AUFSTRICH)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoon(s) plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon(s) heavy cream or milk; 1 cup(s) loosely packed basil leaves, chopped; 12 - dried tomatoes in oil, chopped very fine; 1 tablespoon(s) reserved oil from tomatoes; 1/4 cup(s) pine nuts, pan roasted and cooled; - salt and pepper to taste

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Apr 12, 2013

Who doesn't love a good creamy schmear for bagels, english muffins, or that special favorite bread?

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 5 Min

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yield Makes about 1-1/2 cups

Ingredients

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

How To Make basil & tomato cream spread (aufstrich)

Step 1

Mix cream cheese with yogurt and cream or milk. Mix in chopped tomatoes, reserved oil, chopped basil, salt and pepper. Fold in pine nuts.

Step 2

Tip: Only add as much oil as you need to achieve a good spreading consistency. To cut calories leave out oil, use low-fat or non-fat cream cheese and use milk instead of cream.
Step 3

To roast pine nuts (or any nuts) place in a single layer in a frying pan and roast on stove top, shaking intermittently until golden brown and fragrant (about 4 minutes). Try not to forget they are on the stove, or they will burn and you will have to start over. Does not freeze.
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