‘Pickled’ Cream Cheese a la Labneh

Name: ‘Pickled’ Cream Cheese a la Labneh
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 125 g Castello® Chives & spring onion cream cheese; 1 bunch of chives, or any of your favourite herb; 500 ml olive oil; 1 chilli; 2 garlic cloves; 2 bay leaves; black pepper

Cook 30 min 4 servings

Bite-sized treats of decadent delights – our recipe for ‘Pickled’ Cream Cheese a la Labneh mingles bright contrasts in a unique marriage of flavour and texture. Doused in olive oil, bay leaves and garlic, their vibrant palate is intense and intricate, perfect for sharing!

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ingredients

125 g Castello® Chives & spring onion cream cheese
1 bunch of chives, or any of your favourite herb
500 ml olive oil
1 chilli
2 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
black pepper

preparation

Preparation

1. Pour the olive oil into a bowl or jar and set aside.

2. Finely chop the chives and place into a bowl.

3. Take spoonfuls of the Castello® Chives and Spring Onion and roll into balls. Then roll the cream cheese balls into the chopped fresh chives to coat.

4. Place the chive-coated cream cheese balls into the olive oil and then add all of the herbs and spices to the oil.

5. Leave the cream cheese balls to soak in the oil for at least one day to absorb the flavours.

6. Enjoy spread on bread, or sprinkled over a salad.