BASIL AND TOMATO CREAM SPREAD - AUFSTRICH

Name: BASIL AND TOMATO CREAM SPREAD - AUFSTRICH
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 0
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

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

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

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Serves:

Makes about 1-1/2 cups

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

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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How to Make BASIL AND TOMATO CREAM SPREAD - AUFSTRICH

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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.

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Course/Dish: Spreads

Dietary Needs: Vegetarian

Other Tags: Quick & Easy Healthy

Hashtags: #savory #creamy #tasty

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