Creamy Basil dip
A light and fresh sauce/dip packed with fresh garden basil and a hint of lemon and garlic. This tasty, creamy basil dip (or sauce) is bright and vibrant and pairs perfectly with almost anything.
Ingredients
- 1 cups Fresh basil leaves- homegrown is best
- 1 clove fresh garlic or 4 confit garlic cloves
- ½ Lemon - juice only to taste
- ½ cup Sour cream
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the basil leaves and dry them well.
- Combine all ingredients into a kitchen mixer or blender and whizz thoroughly until mixed evenly and smooth.
- Add the cream cheese and mix until just combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours for the flavors to infuse.
- Serve cold or room temperature
Notes
- Dry the basil well before mixing it. Otherwise the end result can become to watery
- This recipe is best made with homegrown basil as it is more rich and vibrant in flavor. Pick basil leaves that are bright and green.
- You can easily adjust the thickness of this dip/dressing by adding more or less cream cheese. The cream cheese is what makes it thicker. Simply add slightly less for a thinner sauce or dressing.
