Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Pesto Cream Cheese Spread

So good, you can't have just one!  Try this wonderful spread with crackers (I served with Ritz Air Crisps) as an appetizer.  I made it this past Sunday for our little dinner party and it was quite the hit.

This is a more "Festive" photo I found,
perfect for holiday parties, right?
 
PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES
READY IN: 1 HOUR
INGREDIENTS:
(2) 8 oz package regular cream cheese
4 tbsp preferred pesto ***I used Classico Basil flavor
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS:
Soften cream cheese in microwave.  Mix with parmesan cheese and sour cream.  On a flat plate or serving tray, create desired shape (I did a "mound") of cream cheese mixture.  Top with pesto.  Refridgerate for 45 minutes for thicker consistency.  Serve with preferred crackers. 

SUGGESTED ADDITIONS:
sundried tomatoes
pine nuts
almonds

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