Sesame Cheese Spread

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"This savory spread can be made up to a day ahead. Adapted from Bon Appetit Holidays."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cup

ingredients

• 226.79 g cream cheese, softened
• 14.79 ml soy sauce
• 14.79 ml minced fresh ginger
• 14.79 ml dry sherry
• 1 green onion, minced
• 59.14 ml toasted sesame seeds
• toasted pita chips (optional) or assorted crudites (optional)

directions

1. When cheese is softened, pulse the cheese, soy sauce, ginger, and sherry in a food processor until mixed and smooth.
2. Fold in green onions with a spatula.
3. Chill mixture for 30 minutes.
4. Shape into a ball and sprinkle/coat with sesame seeds.
5. Serve on a plate surrounded by crackers, crudites, etc.
6. If preparing ahead, bring it out about an hour before serving to soften a little.