Recipes
Say Cheese
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE DIP
ROASTED PEPPER DIP
A shareable, dippable dessert - perfect for a warm summer night on a patio.
250 ml (1 cup) sour cream
INGREDIENTS
200 g (1 container) Saputo plain Feta cheese, drained and crumbled
250 mL (1 cup) diced fresh strawberries
60 ml (¼ cup) light mayonnaise
5 mL (1 tsp) honey
375 ml (1½ cups) preserved roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
1 container (400 g) Saputo Ricotta di Campagna cheese 60 mL (¼ cup) honey 5 mL (1 tsp) pure vanilla extract 125 mL (½ cup) 35% whipping cream To serve: Lemon zest Fresh basil leaves
When it comes to comforting recipes that satisfy your hunger and soothe your soul, nothing does it better than a dish made with cheese. Cheese is one of the moste versatile items you can use in recipes. The flavour profiles and textures are endless. And it’s good no matter what the season. We’ve gathered up a few of our favourite, cheesy recipes from Saputo to satisfy your cravings from breakfast to dessert. These recipes will be a hit on your summer and patio menus. Saputo has deep roots in Canada. It was founded in Montreal in 1954 and today, is one of the world’s top dairy processors.
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INGREDIENTS
250 ml (1 cup) frozen spinach, well drained and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced To taste, lemon zest, finely grated To taste, freshly ground pepper 1 pinch red pepper flakes Sufficient quantity, pita crisps
Sea salt flakes
To serve
Crunchy sweet cookies such as shortbread or butter cookies
Lemon zest Fresh basil leaves
DIRECTIONS
Sea salt flakes
1. In a bowl, combine the strawberries and honey. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a food processor or using a stick blender, combine the Saputo Ricotta di Campagna cheese, honey and vanilla extract until smooth. In another bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the Ricotta mixture. 3. Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with macerated strawberries, lemon zest, fresh basil leaves, and a pinch of sea salt flakes. Serve with crunchy sweet cookies such as shortbread or butter cookies.
DIRECTIONS 1. In a 22 cm (9 in) baking dish, combine all the ingredients except the pita crisps. 2. Bake for 20 minutes on the middle rack until the mixture is bubbling. 3. Serve with the pita crisps.
