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Cream Cheese-Pesto Ring

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This Italian sauce features Cream cheese, softened, Unsalted butter, softened, Pine nuts. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 25
Calories: 4700.7
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Italian sauce features Cream cheese, softened, Unsalted butter, softened, Pine nuts. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 16 ounce Cream cheese, softened
  • 16 ounce Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Pine nuts
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 4 cup Fresh basil
  • 6 Parsley Sprigs
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan or
Directions
  1. 1
    Romano cheese Beat cream cheese and butter in mixer bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. 2
    Line bottom and sides of 10-inch ring mold with cheese mixture, approximately 1/2 inch thick; reserve remaining cheese mixture.
  3. 3
    Process pine nuts, garlic, basil and parsley in food processor until smooth.
  4. 4
    Add oil gradually, processing until smoth paste forms.
  5. 5
    Add Parmesan cheese.
  6. 6
    Process just until mixed.
  7. 7
    Pour over cheese layer to within 1 inch of top of mold.
  8. 8
    Cover with reserved cheese mixture to enclose pesto sauce.
  9. 9
    Chill until firm.
  10. 10
    Unmold onto serving plate; garnish with greens and edible flowers

Nutrition Facts

Servings 25

Amount Per Serving
Calories 4700.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 500.2g770%
Saturated Fat 297.8g1489%
Cholesterol 1234.4mg412%
Sodium 1764.8mg74%
Total Carbohydrate 24.4g9%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g18%
Sugars 11.6g
Protein 45.5g91%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: basil, blending, butter, cheese, cheesepesto, cloves, cream, fresh, freshly, grated, italian, nuts, oil, olive, parmesan, pine, ring, sauce, softened, sprigs
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