Creamy Biltong and Olive Spread

Having a delicious appetiser can elevate any meal, and this creamy biltong and olive spread is sure to impress. Whether paired with a glass of wine or served alongside your favourite crackers, it’s an easy-to-make treat that everyone will adore.

Ingredients

250g cream cheese
100g Extra Lean Biltong (or Wagyu Sliced Biltong with the fat removed)
½ small onion, finely chopped
8 basil leaves, finely chopped
10 pitted kalamata olives, halved
5g dried olives
Juice of ½ a lemon
Glug of extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the sliced biltong in a food processor and and blend until it becomes a fine powder.
Mix the powdered biltong with all the other ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
Transfer the mixture to a small bowl for sauces.
Serve with crackers, carrot sticks, or celery.

This dish is incredibly versatile. Besides enjoying it as a dip or spread, you could also spread a tablespoon of the mixture between two or three crackers and serve as bite-sized snacks.

From "Shades of Olive" by Yvette Jordaan and Riana Strydom