Dip For The Stars Recipe

Holidays & Entertaining

"A delectable layered dip for any special occasion made with feta and cream cheese, pesto, pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes. Vodka or gin may be substituted for the vermouth. Looks beautiful on the table, tastes heavenly on your tongue!"

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3 tablespoons dry vermouth
  • ground white pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup pesto sauce

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    1. In a food processor, combine the butter, feta cheese, cream cheese, garlic, shallot, vermouth, and white pepper. Process until smooth.Watch Now
    2. Oil a medium bowl, or gelatin mold, and line with plastic wrap for easy removal. Layer the dip into the mold as follows: Sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, pesto, cheese mixture. Repeat. Pat down into the mold, and refrigerate for at least one hour.Watch Now
    3. Turn the dip out onto a serving plate, and remove plastic wrap. Serve with crackers.Watch Now

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Serving: 162 calories;15.2 g fat;2.9 g carbohydrates;4.2 g protein;36 mg cholesterol;234 mg sodium.Full nutrition
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