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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Maan Cheema
[email protected]I've made this cheese spread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.
Woazed Hosen
[email protected]This cheese spread is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Ajaz Malik
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheese spread turned out too runny. I had to add more cheese to thicken it up.
Anna Daniels
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needs more seasoning.
Sam Crowther
[email protected]This cheese spread is a little too oily for my taste.
Destiny Yaleska
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but I really liked them in this recipe. They added a nice tangy flavor.
Al Imran
[email protected]This is my new favorite cheese spread. It's so versatile and can be served with so many different things.
Muktar Muktar
[email protected]I made this cheese spread for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Nola johnson1
[email protected]The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and cheese is perfect. It's savory, tangy, and creamy all at the same time.
Javier Zeeshan
[email protected]This cheese spread is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.
Adrian Williams
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's a great last-minute appetizer or snack.
MR Mahbub Ansari
[email protected]This sun-dried tomato and pesto cheese spread was a hit at my last party! The flavors were so fresh and vibrant, and it was the perfect appetizer to serve with crackers or bread.