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Pesto & Cream Cheese Round
8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup of parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of pine nuts, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoon of dried whole basil
1/8 teaspoon of salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 tablespoon of butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon of boiling water
Pimento strips for garnish (optional) |
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Shape cream cheese into a circle on serving dish; set aside. Combine parsley and next nine ingredients and stir well. Spoon onto cream cheese round. Garnish if desired. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers or toasted pita triangles. |