Sun-Dried Tomato And Pesto Cheese Spread Recipe

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato And Pesto Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 2/3 cups softened cream cheese; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 3/4 cup butter; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 2/3 cups softened cream cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained
1/3 cup tomato paste
3/4 cup butter
salt and pepper to taste

1
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.
2
Coarsely chop sun-dried tomatoes in the food processor. Mix in tomato paste and 1/3 cup cream cheese. Blend until smooth.
3
Place 2 cups cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Line dish with plastic wrap so that the wrap extends over sides of the dish.
5
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.
6
Carefully invert dish onto a platter and remove plastic to serve.

1089

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cloves garlic, peeled, 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Sun-Dried Tomato And Pesto Cheese Spread falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sun-Dried Tomato And Pesto Cheese Spread

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