This easy-to-make Pesto Cream Cheese Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer that is perfect for parties or snack time. Made with cream cheese, pesto sauce, and a few additional ingredients, this dip is rich, tangy, and full of herbal goodness. Serve it with some crispy baguette slices or tortilla chips for a satisfying snack that will keep your guests coming back for more. The recipe only takes a few minutes to prepare, making it the perfect choice when you need a quick and delicious dish.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup basil pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, basil pesto sauce, grated parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything together until well combined and creamy.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- When ready to serve, remove the dip from the refrigerator and garnish with some additional chopped fresh parsley and a drizzle of pesto sauce.
- Serve the Pesto Cream Cheese Dip with crispy baguette slices or tortilla chips.
Interesting Facts
Pesto originated in Genoa, Italy and traditionally contains basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
Cream cheese was first made in the United States in 1872 by a dairyman named William Lawrence in New York.
Sun-dried tomatoes add a rich and intense flavor to dishes and are commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine.