Pesto Cream Cheese Spread Recipe

Pesto Cream Cheese Spread Recipe

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • Assorted crackers
  1. Line a 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic powder until blended; set aside. In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, butter, parsley, garlic, basil and marjoram until blended. Stir in walnuts. Gradually stir in oil.
  2. Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture in prepared pan. Carefully spread with a third of the Parmesan mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours. Unmold; serve with crackers.