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Pesto Cheese Spread Recipe


Pesto Cheese Spread Recipe
Beautifully impressive appetizer that guests will enjoy and want more!

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 12 oz feta cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1 - 8oz package cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 T vermouth - up to 4 actually
  • 1/2 C pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 C minced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 C pesto

Directions
  1. Combine butter, cheeses, garlic, shallots and vermouth. Blend well.
  2. Season with pepper.
  3. Oil a 4 to 5 C straight sided mold, bowl. Line with plastic wrap.
  4. Layer 1/2 inch pine nuts, then sun-dried tomatoes, pesto and cheese mixture.
  5. Fold plastic over top. Press to compact.
  6. Refridgerate
  7. To serve, remove from mold and invert onto serving plate.
  8. Let stand loosely covered at room temp for about an hour to soften.
  9. Can be prepared up to 5 days in advance.
  10. Serve with your favorite party crackers.

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Delicious! This is what I would put on my bagels!


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