Pesto Cream Cheese Spread Recipes

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PESTO CREAM CHEESE DIP



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Make and share this Pesto Cream Cheese Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nvermd

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) container philadelphia soft cream cheese spread
1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped pitted ripe olives
1 tablespoon diced pimento

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, pesto and Parmesan cheese.
  • Add olives and pimento.
  • Refrigerate at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 17.7, Sodium 146.2, Carbohydrate 0.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.7

PESTO CREAM CHEESE DIP



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Quick and easy! 2 ingredients + 25 minutes = yummy. You may use pre-made pesto from the store, or you can make your own (preferred) using one of the recipes on this site; try the one titled 'Easy Pesto'. A great new way to use all that basil in the garden! Serve with toasted slices of French bread.

Provided by lil deb

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

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅔ cup basil pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread cream cheese evenly in the bottom of an 8-inch round baking dish. Layer pesto evenly over cream cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 483.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND PESTO CHEESE SPREAD



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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

4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 ⅔ cups softened cream cheese
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 ⅓ cups sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained
⅓ cup tomato paste
¾ cup butter
salt and pepper to taste

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

PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a wonderful spread to take to a finger food fellowship or potluck. Serve with veggies or crackers. Prep time does not include set up time in refrigerator

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 cup, 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup pesto sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
assorted cracker
raw vegetables

Steps:

  • Line a 5-3/4x3" loaf pan with plastic wrap.
  • In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic powder until well blended; set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, butter and pesto sauce until blended.
  • Gradually stir in olive oil.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture into prepared pan.
  • Carefully spread with 1/3 pesto mixture.
  • Repeat layers twice.
  • Top with remaining cream cheese mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours.
  • Un-mold; serve with crackers and veggies.
  • NOTE: to get nice layers refrigerate first cream cheese layer until firm then top with even layer of pesto mix. Refrigerate after each layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 18.5, Sodium 71.3, Carbohydrate 0.4, Protein 1.5

PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a terrific appetizer to serve when hosting an Italian-theme-meal. People may be a little hesitant to try it, but once they dip in, they won't be able to stop! -Cynthia Emshoff, Sarasota, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Line a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic powder until blended; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, butter, parsley, garlic, basil and marjoram until blended. Stir in walnuts. Gradually stir in oil., Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture in prepared pan. Carefully spread with a third of the Parmesan mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours. Unmold; serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

LAYERED PESTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Guests won't be able to pass up this unique spread. In fact, the pesto and cheese combination will have them coming back for more! -Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) prepared pesto
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
Assorted crackers or baked pita chips

Steps:

  • Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. In another bowl, combine pesto and Parmesan cheese. Layer half of the cream cheese mixture, pesto mixture and sun-dried tomatoes in prepared bowl. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PESTO GOAT CHEESE SPREAD



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Goat Cheese     Basil     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 ounces soft mild goat cheese at room temperature
2 ouncres cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup pesto

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.

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