SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND PESTO CHEESE SPREAD
This is an incredible cheese spread. With the red of the sun-dried tomatoes and the green of the pesto, it makes for a beautiful Christmas appetizer. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and sprigs of basil and serve with crackers.
Provided by Carol A.
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes
Time 8h45m
Yield 52
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Chop the garlic in a food processor. Mix in basil, lemon juice, pine nuts and olive oil. Process until well blended. Mix in 1/3 cup cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Blend using pulse setting until almost smooth. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
- Coarsely chop sun-dried tomatoes in the food processor. Mix in tomato paste and 1/3 cup cream cheese. Blend until smooth.
- Place 2 cups cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Line dish with plastic wrap so that the wrap extends over sides of the dish.
- Evenly spread 3/4 cup cream cheese and butter mixture in the prepared dish. Layer alternately with 1/2 the sun-dried tomato mixture, 1/2 cup cream cheese and butter mixture and 1/2 the pesto mixture. Repeat layering, topping with remaining cream cheese and butter mixture. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
- Carefully invert dish onto a platter and remove plastic to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 80.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
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[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe. The spread was bland and tasteless.
Mason Self
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I think there are better cheese spreads out there.
Coffee Drinks
[email protected]The spread was a bit runny for my liking. I think I'll add less milk next time.
Alluuu 006
[email protected]This spread is a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less Parmesan cheese next time.
Jake Bowers
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the spread turned out perfectly. I can't wait to try it with different types of crackers and bread.
Karolina Raginel
[email protected]This is my new favorite cheese spread! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Hadi Naveed
[email protected]I've made this spread several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect addition to any party or gathering.
wellbeloved mkhwanazi
[email protected]This spread is so creamy and flavorful! The sun-dried tomatoes and pesto give it a unique and delicious taste.
Gift Otu
[email protected]I love how simple this recipe is. I didn't have any fresh basil on hand, so I used dried basil instead and it still turned out great!
Evaj Martin
[email protected]This sun-dried tomato and pesto cheese spread is a delightful appetizer that is easy to make and bursting with flavor! I served it with crackers and bread at my last party and it was a hit!