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    Basil & Goat Cheese Dip

    Basil and our Fresh Goat Cheese are the base for this lovely summer dip for your next cheeseplatter. Just throw all the ingredients into a blender or food processor and you're set to go. This goes together beautifully with crusty bread, crackers or you can even run it through pasta for a quick leftover sauce.

    Serves 4 people

    Ingredients

    • 300g Meredith Dairy Fresh Goat Cheese Original (2x 150g packs)
    • 1 small garlic clove peeled and roughly chopped
    • grated grind of half of a lemon
    • 4 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 handfuls of basil leaves
    • 1 tbsp of roasted pine nuts
    • pinch of salt and pepper
    • small vine of cherry tomatoes (to garnish, optional)

    Preparation

    • Step 1 Optional: roast a small vine of cherry tomatoes in a 220 degree oven for around 20 minutes, or until lightly roasted.
    • Step 2 Blend all all of the dip ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth. Consistency might vary, if you find it too thick, add a small splash of extra olive oil to get your desired consistency.
    • Step 3 To garnish, drizzle with olive oil, and add a few basil leaves and tomatoes.
    • Step 4 Enjoy with crusty bread, crackers or veggie sticks!

    Products Used

    • Photo of Fresh Goat Cheese 150g CHÈVRE Original & Fresh Dill Fresh Goat Cheese 150g CHÈVRE | Original & Fresh Dill