Chive and Pine Nut Dip with Sourdough Toasts
Chive and Pine Nut Dip with Sourdough Toasts is a flavorful French French Receipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Purée 3/4 cup chives with oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth, then chill 1 hour.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPurée 3/4 cup chives with oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth, then chill 1 hour.
While chive oil stands, put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
Divide bread slices between 2 baking sheets and toast, switching position of sheets halfway through toasting, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
Leave oven on.
Toast pine nuts in a shallow baking pan in lower third of oven, shaking pan occasionally, until pale golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
Cool, then coarsely chop.
Pour chive oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, pressing on and then discarding solids.
Stir in pine nuts and remaining 2 tablespoons chives.
Whisk together mascarpone, cream cheese, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl until smooth.
Fold in chive oil with pine nuts until cream is streaked (do not mix in thoroughly).
Transfer dip to a shallow bowl and serve with toasts.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.