Obsession Sun Dried Tomato Dip (W/ Basil,raisins,&garlic)

My BFF always served up this dip at get togethers - I finally got the recipe and want to share it with the world! You absolutely CANNOT stop eating this - it is delicious...The recipe calls for the dip to be put into endive leaves, so I included that, however, we always serve it with crackers. When I made this for the xmas holidays everyone raved and my nephew begged me to make another batch - immediately. I used cream cheese (not a goat fan) and the apple cider to soak the raisins. ENJOY!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 2  tablespoons  orange juice or 2  tablespoons  apple juice
• 8  ounces cream cheese or 8  ounces  soft fresh goat cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped fine
• 1  garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3  heads Belgian endive or 3  heads  crackers
• 4  basil sprigs (to garnish)

Directions

1. Combine Raisins and juice, cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Let stand.
2. Combine cheese, tomatoes, basil, garlic and pepper flakes, mix well.
3. Stir in raisin mixture.
4. Stuff endive leaves with mixture (if using) and arrange on platter. Otherwise serve dip at room temperature with assorted crackers.
5. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs.