Who makes cream cheese with pimento anymore?

I remember what a great taste that was back in the 50s and 60s, stuffed in celery. I would like to get it again to put on sandwiches. Is it still made? Does Philly cheese have it? I don't think I've seen it around lately.

And what is pimento anyway? Just red peppers?

Best thing ever in the whole world.

It came in a little jelly jar. My mom used to buy it all the time. I loved it on a Ritz

South, meaning Kentucky or lower.

I remember cream cheese with pimento.

Recently, at my high end hair salon they featured little tea sandwiches made with cream cheese with pimento spread and turkey. They were great! I'd like to get the spread again.

My mom still gets it all the time. Still in the small little jar. It's from Kraft, I think.
Duckie

I don't know if I could get it. Everything has gone so either upscale or really ethnic in supermarkets here, I don't know.

:evilgrin:
Seriously.
Duckie

That would be great. If you happen to see it, just p.m. me and I'll give you my address and send you a check.

That is very nice of you!

It costs probably a dollar fifty and shipping will be cheap.
Duckie

so i look for it whenever I'm in the US. If your local store doesn't stock it, maybe you can order online ??

Here's what I found about pimentos from Wikipedia:

"The Pimento or Cherry Pepper is a variety of large, red, heart-shaped chile pepper (Capsicum annuum) that measures 3 to 4 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide (medium, elongate).

Pimento or pimentão are Portuguese words for "bell pepper", while pimenta refers both to chile peppers and to black pepper.

The flesh of the sweet pimento is sweet, succulent and more aromatic than that of the red bell pepper. These pimentos are the familiar red stuffing found in green olives. Some varieties of the pimento type are hot including the Floral Gem and Santa Fe Grande varieties."

Sounds delicious. :loveya:

I love food!

until fluffy. Make sure the bar is at room temp. In order to fluff easier you might have to add liquid-I add the drained pimento juice. Fold in pimentos.

Some add minced onion, garlic and even Miracle Whip. Some also add shredded sharp Cheddar cheese while whipping the cream cheese. I've also heard of a bit of dried mustard added to it.

She's from NC.