RAMP SCHMEAR!!! Tis the season to go hard with ramps! Scallion cream cheese could NEVERRRR. Don’t @ me about the toasted bagel, summer is coming so I’ve switched to toasted flagels only for the time being!! 🫠
Ramp Schmear
1 bunch ramps (about 4 ounces), leaves and stems separated, stems thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Pinch granulated sugar
Kosher salt and pepper
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
In a small bowl, stir the ramps with the vinegar, sugar, and a heavy pinch each of salt and pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil and prepare an ice bath. Blanch the leaves for 1 minute, then using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer to the ice bath to chill. Squeeze the leaves to remove excess water, then roughly chop.
In a mini food processor, combine the stem mixture, chopped leaves, and cream cheese and process until well incorporated. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve.
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