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This dip for the stars is a delectable layered dip that’s perfect for any special occasion. It’s made with feta, cream cheese, pesto, pine nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes. It looks beautiful on the table and tastes heavenly on your tongue! Serve with crackers.
Ingredients
- ¾ pound feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 tablespoons dry vermouth
- ground white pepper, to taste
- ¾ cup pesto sauce
- ½ cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Directions
Step 1
Oil a medium bowl or gelatin mold, then line with plastic wrap for easy removal.
Step 2
In a food processor, blend feta, butter, cream cheese, garlic, shallot, vermouth, and white pepper until smooth.
Step 3
Layer ingredients into the mold as follows: 1/2 each of the pesto, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers once more. Pat down to press ingredients into the mold, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Step 4
Turn the dip out onto a serving plate, remove the plastic wrap, and serve.
Tips
Vodka or gin may be substituted for the vermouth.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 30 | |
| Calories 162 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat8g | 41% |
| Cholesterol37mg | 12% |
| Sodium234mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars1g | |
| Protein4g | |
| Vitamin C1mg | 7% |
| Calcium111mg | 9% |
| Iron1mg | 4% |
| Potassium119mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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