Sheep Dip (Sheep Dip!)

Annacia's Note:

This is from Ireland. Now I'm not sure when Ireland started making feta and ricotta cheeses but it's intro reads: "Cheeses made from sheep's milk are quite popular in Ireland, and this tasty concoction uses two - feta and ricotta. Whether your feta and ricotta come from the milk of sheep, cows, or goats, the mixture will be delicious."

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 cups

• 8 ounces feta cheese (1-1/3 cups)
• ¼ cup green onion , minced
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup pine nuts , toasted
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill

Directions:

1. In the bowl of a food processor combine the cheeses and process until smooth.
2. Add the brandy and puree.
3. Fold in the green onions, pine nuts, and dill and continue to fold until the mixture is well blended.
4. Spoon into a 2-cup decorative serving bowl.
5. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
6. Serve with French bread, crackers or crisp breads.

Reviews

[Recipe Mavin]

This was a great little recipe. Came together in a flash and was the hit of the party. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[twissis]

I tinkered w/your recipe a bit, but the outcome was yummy good & stayed true to the heart of the recipe. Green onions & fresh herbs are rarely available here, so I used chives + dried dill & added garlic (a must for me). Everything works here & I esp loved the brandy flavor & the textural crunch of the pine nuts. I served it w/Baked Tortilla Chips by echo echo + adds as shown in the pic. I loved every bite of my lunch chow today, Annacia. Thx for sharing your recipe w/us. :-)