
Cream Cheese Spread with Smoked Salmon
Ingredients
Directions
Finely chop the figs in a food processor. Add the cream cheese and process until combined. Add the salmon, walnuts, and salt; pulse just to blend. Scrape into a bowl. Add the scallions, if desired.
Serve the spread on crisped endive leaves, celery boats, crackers, apple or pear slices, or toast, or use it as a sandwich spread.
Note
To finely chop figs in a food processor, lightly brush or spray the inside of the processor bowl and the metal blade with vegetable oil. If the figs are unusually dry, reconstitute them in boiling water for 10 minutes; drain and blot dry before chopping.
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I made this for a small cocktail party recently, and thought it was interesting. I asked my guests for comments because it was a first time for me, and I was trying to determine if it would be part of my repertoire. All said they liked it, and several suggested shrimp instead of salmon as the sweetness might compliment it more. One suggested roasting the walnuts. Was it worth the effort? Definitely yes. Did I like it? Yes. Would I make it again? Probably so, just because it is a little different from standard cocktail fare.
Paula, that’s what I love to hear!!