Creamy Avocado Spread

A creamy molded spread consisting of garlic, cream, sour cream and avocados.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 envelope (2 1/2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1 1/2 avocados, mashed
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup fresh refrigerated salsa, such as pico de gallo
• Crostini or tostada chips

Instructions

1. In small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 3 tablespoons warm water; let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; add garlic and sauté. Add cream and gelatin mixture; stir until gelatin melts.
3. Remove from heat; whisk in sour cream and mashed avocado. Pour into a small, buttered bowl or mold; cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until set.
4. Unmold onto a serving plate and top with salsa and diced avocado.
5. Serve with crostini or tostada chips.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin