Mortadella Dip with Spicy Honey and Pistachios

Ingredients

• Dip

  • 6 oz (170 g) mortadella slices
  • 1 block (250 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (35 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) 35% whipping cream
  • Baguette croutons, for serving

• Topping

  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (65 g) raw shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) basil leaves, torn
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper