basil and tomato cream spread - aufstrich

Name: BASIL AND 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, roasted and cooled; - salt and pepper to taste

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Jan 21, 2013

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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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, roasted and cooled
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make basil and tomato cream spread - aufstrich

Step 1

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.

Step 2

NOTE: Add only as much oil as needed to achieve a good spreading consistency.
Step 3

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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