Passover: Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Cheese Spread

4 cloves garlic, peeled1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1/4 cup pine nuts2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 2/3 cups softened cream cheese1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese1 1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained1/3 cup tomato paste3/4 cup buttersalt and pepper to tasteChop the garlic in a food processor. Mix in basil, lemon juice, pine nuts and olive oil. Process until well blended. Mix in 1/3 cup cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Blend using pulse setting until almost smooth. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Coarsely chop sun-dried tomatoes in the food processor. Mix in tomato paste and 1/3 cup cream cheese. Blend until smooth. Place 2 cups cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper. Lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Line dish with plastic wrap so that the wrap extends over sides of the dish. Evenly spread 3/4 cup cream cheese and butter mixture in the prepared dish. Layer alternately with 1/2 the sun-dried tomato mixture, 1/2 cup cream cheese and butter mixture and 1/2 the pesto mixture. Repeat layering, topping with remaining cream cheese and butter mixture. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight. Carefully invert dish onto a platter and remove plastic to serve. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 83 | Total Fat: 8.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Cheese Spread

Servings Per Recipe: 52

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 83

Total Fat: 8.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 82mgTotal Carbs: 1.5g    Dietary Fiber: 0.3gProtein: 1.5g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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