6 oz. (180g) crabmeat
125 g (1/2 pkg.) Western Family cream cheese
2 oz. (60g) soft Chèvre (goat cheese)
1 tsp. (5 mL) chopped fresh dill
1 large green onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c. (60 mL) whipping cream
Cracked black pepper, to taste
5 tsp. (25 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
24 rice sesame crackers

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Squeeze excess liquid from the crabmeat; remove any stray pieces of shell. Set aside.

2. Combine next 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; using an electric mixer, beat until smooth.

3. Add crab and fold together gently. Spoon mixture into a small 1-1/2 to 2 c. (375-500 mL) ovenproof crock; top with Parmesan cheese.

4. Bake until top browns and pâté is bubbling (about 20-30 minutes).

Makes 8 servings

Serve on a decorative platter surrounded by crackers and fresh vegetables or pickled vegetable pieces.

Nutrient analysis per serving:
190 calories, 8 grams protein, 8 grams carbohydrates, 14 grams of fat per serving

From Appeal Magazine