Layered Pesto & Sun Dried Tomato Cream Cheese Spread
Pesto cream cheese spread with sun dried tomatoes levels up your cheese and cracker game. You can throw together this delicious dip in just a couple minutes of active prep time. It's layered appearance makes it look impressive, making it the perfect appetizer recipe for any party.
Servings: 8
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 3 1/2 oz basil pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes finely chopped
Instructions
- Line a medium glass bowl with plastic wrap, one that holds roughly three cups, leaving excess wrap overlapping the bowls edges. Set aside
- Add the cream cheese and butter to a medium mixing bowl, and using a hand mixer cream them together until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the pesto and Parmesan cheese until evenly incorporated.
- Layer half of the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of the bowl, using a spoon or spatula to gently spread out evenly.
- Spread half the pesto evenly out over top, followed by the sun dried tomatoes. Repeat the layers.
- Cover with the excess plastic wrap to seal, and refrigerate for at least an hour but up to four hours.
- When ready to serve, carefully use the plastic wrap to remove the cheese mold from the bowl. Set it upside down (the larger end) onto a serving plate and carefully remove the plastic wrap. Discard the wrap.
- Serve with assorted crackers or pretzels of choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 968IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg