Bird of Paradise Spread

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 4 eggs
• 250 g herb cream cheese
• 250 g low-fat curd cheese
• 100 g red bell pepper(s)
• 2 gherkins
• 2 carrots
• 4 slices of ham
• 1 bunch of chives
• 1 pinch(s) of sugar
• Salt
• lemon juice
• Cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp sour cream, if desired
• n. B. olives for garnishing

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Hard-boil the eggs and let them cool in cold water. Mix the quark with the herb cream cheese, salt, pepper, a pinch of sugar, and the finely chopped chives. Finely dice the hard-boiled eggs, bell pepper, cucumber, and ham and add to the mixture. Grate the carrots and fold in. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice. Pour the spread into a bowl and garnish with pieces of bell pepper and olives. Serve with: Bird of Paradise bread (in my recipes). This spread goes well with roasted and grilled meat; it’s a hit at any party. Vegetarians can omit the ham.