Sesame Cheese Spread

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

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon  minced fresh ginger
• 1  tablespoon dry sherry
• 1  green onion, minced
• 1⁄4 cup toasted sesame seeds
•  assorted  crackers (optional) or   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.