Ingredients

  • 16 ounces, weight Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 8 ounces, fluid Sun-dried Tomatoes In Oil
  • 1 pinch Sugar
  • 1/2 cups Prepared Pesto
  • 3 pieces Sun-dried Tomatoes, Not In Oil, For Garnish
  • 5 leaves Fresh Basil, For Garnish
  • Crostini Or Crackers, To Serve

Method

  • Mix cheese, garlic and Italian seasoning together and set aside.
  • Drain tomatoes in oil and place in a food processor with a pinch of sugar.
  • Pulse until finely chopped.
  • Spray your mold of choice (pie plate, loaf pan, bundt pan, etc.)
  • with non-stick spray and place plastic wrap in the mold, covering all areas well.
  • Spray the top of the plastic wrap with non-stick spray as well.
  • Using half of the cream cheese mixture, spread evenly in the bottom of the mold.
  • Spread tomatoes over the cream cheese, then layer pesto over the tomatoes.
  • Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the pesto.
  • Cover well and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Garnish with sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil) and fresh basil leaves.
  • Serve with crostini or crackers.