Bring a taste of Italy to your festive table with this Italian-inspired Pecorino & Pesto Dip Wreath. Creamy, fresh and full of flavour, it’s topped with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes and crispy seasoned chickpeas for an easy sharing dish that’s sure to impress a crowd.
Italian-Inspired Festive Wreath with Crispy Chickpeas
Cooking Time
15 mins prep / 20 mins cook time
Servings
8
Method:
- In a bowl, combine the smoked paprika, dried oregano and sea salt. Add the drained chickpeas and a drizzle of Napolina Olive Oil, then mix well until evenly coated. Spread onto a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes until crisp and golden, then leave to cool.Â
- In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, grated pecorino, chopped garlic, cracked black pepper and basil. Mix well until smooth and fully combined.Â
- Spoon the dip onto a large round serving platter, shaping it into a wreath and leaving a space in the centre. Dot over the basil pesto, then scatter with the crispy chickpeas, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.Â
- Fill the centre of the wreath with crostini or your favourite dippers and serve immediately.Â
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp Napolina Olive OilÂ
- 1 can Napolina Chickpeas, drainedÂ
- 1 tsp smoked paprikaÂ
- 1 tsp dried oreganoÂ
- 1 tsp sea salt flakesÂ
- 170g pecorino, gratedÂ
- 500ml sour creamÂ
- 100ml mayonnaiseÂ
- 165g cream cheeseÂ
- 1 clove garlic, finely choppedÂ
- 10g basil leaves, finely chopped, plus more for servingÂ
- 1 tsp cracked black pepperÂ
- 300g cherry tomatoes, sliced in halfÂ
- 4 tbsp basil pesto
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