Best Basil Pesto Cream Cheese Recipes
CREAM CHEESE AND PESTO BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH BASIL
A crispy bruschetta topped with cream cheese, pesto and pan fried tomato is a great starter and always such a breakfast winner.
Provided by Ramona's Cuisine -
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Wash and cut each tomato into quarters. Place in a pan with a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Allow to cook covered on medium heat for 1 min. Turn the tomatoes and cook for 1 min on each side. Drizzle more oil if you find it necessary. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften but don't over cook them. Once ready, set aside.
- 2. Toast the bread in toaster or oven if you are making more than two people.
- 3. Spread the creme cheese equally between the slices.
- 4. Add a layer of pesto sauce over the creme cheese topped by 2 pieces of tomatoes.
- 5. Garnish with some freshly chopped basil leaves or some basil flowers, some toasted pine nuts or simply some toasted sunflower seeds. Enjoy
BASIL CREAM CHEESE PESTO FILLED TOMATOES
Steps:
- In a food processor fitted with metal blade puree basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and cream cheese to make a paste.
- To hollow out cherry tomatoes, cut a cone shape out of the stem end of the tomato with a sharp paring knife.
- Fill tomatoes with "pesto" using a pastry bag fitted with a large nozzle.
BASIL PESTO & CREAM CHEESE
Steps:
- Spread crackers with cream cheese spread.
- Top with pesto.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g
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