Best Pesto Cream Cheese Spread Recipes
PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
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
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 :
PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
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
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 TERRINE (SPREAD)
Plan ahead this must be chilled for a minimum of 12-24 hours before removing from the pan and serving, this is an amazing spread to serve at a get together with crackers. Make certain to overlap the plastic wrap in the loaf pan to allow easy removal of the spread. This loaf can be made omitting the provolone cheese slices if desired and made in a 8 x 4-inch loaf pan and line the bottom of the pan with pine nuts. Servings is only estimated.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spreads
Time 12h
Yield 10-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line the bottom of a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, but allow about 6 inches to hang over the edges of the pan for easy removal.
- Coat the plastic wrap with cooking spray.
- Line the bottom and sides of the pan with the provolone cheese slices (cutting to fit if necessary).
- Process the mozzarella cheese with all remaining ingredients in a processor until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing down with back of the spoon to pack down the mixture.
- Fold the excess overhang of plastic wrap over the mixture.
- Chill for minimum 12 hours.
- Invert chilled loaf onto a serving dish and discard the plastic wrap.
- Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 549.3, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 14.4
SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Categories Condiment/Spread Cheese Appetizer No-Cook Super Bowl Quick & Easy
Yield 1 16oz bowl
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice up blocks of cream cheese to make blending easier. Add tomatoes,basil,nuts,Parmesan,garlic and salt. Pouring olive oil evenly over ingredients. Use the pulse button if you have it, to initially help blend ingredients. Blend until ingredients are well distributed and spread is smooth. It should have a slight pink color. Add more olive oil if too thick. You can serve immediately but for full flavor chill overnight. Serve on bagel chips
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