CHEESE AND PESTO SPREAD

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A nice, light spread perfect for holiday entertaining. Serve with crackers.

Provided by CHStewart

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Time 6h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup firmly packed basil leaves
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
⅓ cup olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) package Brie cheese
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Blend basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic together in a blender until evenly chopped. Add Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, and olive oil; blend until smooth.
  • Beat cream cheese and Brie cheese together in a bowl until nearly smooth.
  • Beat cream in a glass or metal bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the whipped cream will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. Fold whipped cream into cheese mixture.
  • Line a 3 1/2-cup mold with plastic wrap. Spread 1/4 the cheese mixture into the mold; top with 1/3 the basil pesto. Repeat layering 2 more times, ending with cheese mixture. Refrigerate until set, 6 to 24 hours. Turn mold onto a plate and remove plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 318.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Olliver Larson
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This cheese and pesto spread is the perfect addition to any party platter. It's always a hit!


Miracle Matthew
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I love this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover cheese and pesto.


GaMinG 420
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This spread is so easy to make. I had it ready in just a few minutes.


miles miles
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I love how cheesy and pesto-y this spread is. It's the perfect combination of flavors.


Bryan MacLeod
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Alliyah Fafanah
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I've made this spread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Hatice Arslan
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This cheese and pesto spread is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Sk kamrul
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used it as a spread on sandwiches, crackers, and even as a dip for vegetables.


Quentin Gossett
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Harold ray
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I made this spread for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Karen Freitas
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This spread is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Ninjax 3rd
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This cheese and pesto spread is the perfect appetizer. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Fadi Sawaqed
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I love this recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Sally Juma
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Mohamed Ahmed Adan
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I made this spread for a picnic and it was a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hassan Homsi
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This cheese and pesto spread is delicious! It's the perfect combination of cheesy and pesto-y. I will definitely be making this again.


Samyah Cooper
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've used it as a spread on sandwiches, crackers, and even as a dip for vegetables.


Lilitha mda Mda
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This spread was the perfect appetizer for my party. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.


Nabya Oli
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I've made this cheese and pesto spread a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


danny martinez
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This recipe is a winner! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.