BASIL AND TOMATO CREAM SPREAD - AUFSTRICH
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By
Ellen Bales
@Starwriter
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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
Photo: J. McGavin
Ingredients
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8 ozcream cheese, softened
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2 Tbspplain yogurt
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1 Tbspheavy cream or milk
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1 cloosely packed basil leaves, chopped
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12dried tomatoes in oil, chopped very fine
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1 Tbspreserved oil from tomatoes
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1/4 cpine nuts, roasted and cooled
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·salt and pepper to taste
How to Make BASIL AND TOMATO CREAM SPREAD - AUFSTRICH
- 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.
