CREAM CHEESE ROLL WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

In the language of ancient Perú yanuq meant hearth, home...

CREAM CHEESE ROLL WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Ingredients :

8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, at room temperature

1 – 2 tablespoons soda water

¼ cup basil leaves, finely chopped

1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and drained, finely chopped

Sesame seeds, toasted to sprinkle over roll

Salt

Pepper

Preparation:

Place cream cheese in a medium size bowl and combine with just enough soda water to soften it.
Add chopped tomato, basil, salt and pepper.
Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil on a horizontal surface and place cheese mixture.
Form a roll and wrap. Refrigerate.
Before serving, remove wrap and transfer roll to a serving dish. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
Serve with soda crackers or toasted pita bread triangles.

Preparation time: 15 minutes + 1 hour in the refrigerator

4 servings