Tomato & Basil Crostini Dip

Comforting tomato richness with a fresh, herby lift.

Ingredients: Creamy Dip

• 500g Cream Cheese
• 2 Chillies (roughly chopped)
• ½ cup Coriander (finely chopped)
• ½ cup Parsley (finely chopped)
• 8 – 10 Basil Leaves
• 3 tsp. Garlic (crushed)
• ¼ cup Spring Onion (finely chopped)
• ¼ tsp. Salt

Ingredients: Tomato Mix

• 2 cups Cherry Tomato’s (halved)
• 10 Garlic Cloves (thinly sliced)
• 1 tblsp. Red Chili Flakes
• ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ¼ tsp. Salt
• 5 – 6 Fresh Basil Leaves

Method: Creamy Dip

1. In a food processor combine the creamy dip ingredients & blend until smooth.

Method: Tomato Mixture

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan, on low heat.
2. Add the garlic.
3. Simmer & add the rest of the ingredients.
4. Cook on a low heat for a few minutes (until the tomato’s soften).
5. Spread the dip on a large platter & place the tomato mix over.
6. Sprinkle with black pepper & serve with crostini’s.