Basil And Goat Cheese Spread

This recipe is from Basil by Janet Hazen (Chronicle Books 1993).

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb natural cream cheese
• 3/4 lb creamy goat cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cups minced basil leaves, stemmed
• 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, finely chopped
• Crackers, celery hearts or cucumber slices
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, goat cheese, garlic and red pepper flakes; mix well. Just prior to serving, add the basil and pistachios. Mix well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature on crackers, stuffed into celery hearts, or spread on cucumber slices. 6 servings.