ROASTED GARLIC SPREAD

      Title: ROASTED GARLIC SPREAD
  Categories: Spreads, Garlic, Cheese/eggs
       Yield: 6 Servings
  
     1/2 c  Currants
     1/3 c  Brandy
       3    Heads roasted garlic
       1 lb Cream cheese
     3/4 c  Toasted almond, finely
            -chopped
  
   This rich cream cheese spread takes on a sweet tone from the addition
   of roasted garlic and currants. Spread onto crackers or bread for a
   simple hors d'oeuvre, or serve with raw vegetable pieces.
   
   In a medium bowl, macerate (soften by soaking) the currants in the
   brandy for 30 minutes. Drain well and return to the bowl. Squeeze the
   roasted garlic pulp from the heads into a bowl, taking care to remvoe
   any bits of skin from the pulp. Add the roasted garlic to the
   currants, along with the cream cheese and almonds. using an electric
   mixer, beat on low speed until all ingredients are thoroughl
   combined. Season with salt and pepe. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours
   before serving. Can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
   
   Origin: Cookbook Digest, Mar/April 93. Shared by: Sharon Stevens
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