
‘Pickled’ Cream Cheese a la Labneh
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!
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
Preparation1. 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.

Tips & tricks
When you've enjoyed all of the cream cheese balls, the leftover flavourful oil makes a lovely vinaigrette.