CREAM CHEESE ROLL WITH TOMATO AND BASIL   
  Ingredients :
    8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
    1 – 2 tablespoons soda water
    ¼ cup basil leaves, finely chopped
    1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and drained, finely chopped
    Sesame seeds, toasted to sprinkle over roll
    Salt
    Pepper

  Preparation:

Place cream cheese in a medium size bowl and combine with just enough soda water to soften it.
Add chopped tomato, basil, salt and pepper.
Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil on a horizontal surface and place cheese mixture.
Form a roll and wrap. Refrigerate.
Before serving, remove wrap and transfer roll to a serving dish. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
Serve with soda crackers or toasted pita bread triangles.

Preparation time: 15 minutes + 1 hour in the refrigerator
 
        4 servings
       
 
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