Basil Walnut Cheese Spread Recipes

LAYERED BASIL CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Line 3-1/2-to 4-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap, allowing excess wrap to extend over sides. Set aside.
• In medium bowl gently stir together cream cheese and tomato. Set aside.
• In food processor bowl combine basil, parmesan cheese, parsley, pine nuts and garlic. Cover and process until very finely chopped. With food processor running, slowly add oil through feed tube. Process until mixture is consistency of soft butter.
• Spread one-third of cream cheese mixture in prepared bowl. Top with one-half of basil mixture. Repeat layers. Spread remaining cheese mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• On serving plate invert bowl. Remove plastic wrap. Garnish with tomato and fresh basil, if desired. Serve with crackers.

BASIL & WALNUT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Set out cream cheese until softened.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place walnuts in a shallow baking dish.
• Bake for 5-8 minutes or until nuts are browned.
• (Stir them once or twice during baking) Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
• Add and stir in the walnuts.
• Cover and chill for a couple of hours to blend flavors.

BASIL WALNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In ​a food processor , combine the basil and garlic. Process until finely chopped. Add cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, walnuts, olive oil, and a few turns of ground black pepper. Process until smooth.
• Transfer spread mixture to a serving dish and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
• Serve with assorted crackers or baguette rounds.
• Enjoy!

BASIL SPREAD FOR SANDWICHES

Steps:

• mash garlic with salt.
• blend with the mayo, lemon juice and basil.
• chill until ready to serve.

GARLICKY BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• separate and peel cloves of garlic.
• In saucepan of boiling water, blanch garlic for 1 minute, drain (or if preferred, roast garlic).
• In food processor or blender or bowl, and using a fork, mash garlic, beans, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth.
• Stir in basil.

BASIL & WALNUT DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except the walnuts in a food processor and process until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Serve with raw vegetables for dipping. Any left overs are great in a sandwich the next day.