TOMATO-WALNUT PESTO SPREAD

Tomato-Walnut Pesto Spread image

Whenever I bring this popular spread to parties, I know I'm going to get recipe requests. The red, green and white layers make it especially festive for Christmastime. -Marsha Dawson, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup prepared pesto
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Line a 4-cup mold with plastic wrap; coat with cooking spray. Place tomatoes in bottom of mold; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cheeses, sour cream and butter until blended. In another bowl, combine walnuts and pesto. Spread cheese mixture over tomatoes in prepared mold; top with walnut mixture., Bring edges of plastic wrap together over pesto; press down gently to seal. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm. Open plastic wrap; invert mold onto a serving plate. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.