Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato (not oil-packed)
  • boiling water
  • 4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (chevre)
  • 4 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed)
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 -3 tablespoons milk

Method

  • In a small bowl, cover tomatoes with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain and discard liquid. Finely chop tomatoes.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, cheeses, basil, garlic and pepper. Stir in enough milk to reach a spreading consistency.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (up to 8 hours).
  • Serve with assorted crackers.