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Dana's Cream Cheese Dip

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"Easy spread you can make ahead of time -- great flavor!" — wendy

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Original recipe makes 16 servings Change Servings

1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

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Directions

Place the pine nuts, basil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Mix the cream cheese and balsamic vinegar together in a bowl until well blended, then stir in the pine nut mixture.

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Sep 14, 2012

I used two packages of reduced fat cream cheese. Other than that, I made no other changes. Oh man. This is DELICIOUS. GREAT with homemade pita chips.

—Sarah Jo

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Jun 27, 2011

This recipe was sent out in one of Allrecipes' newsletters, and since we were invited to an evening gathering of neighbors for appetizers and drinks, having all the ingredients on hand I thought I'd give it a try. After a very quick and easy prep, I had a delicious cheese spread that was great with a variety of crackers, and everyone enjoyed it!

—Robin

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6 Ratings

Jul 13, 2011

Delightful summer dip with fresh basil from the garden. Great on Pretzel Thins or a nutty-flavored cracker. Enjoyed by adults and teens.

—epizza

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Jan 01, 2012

My family thought this was a bit sweet and felt like it was missing something. I think with the addition of some parmesan cheese it would be a winner for us.

—Kristen Kelley

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Sep 13, 2012

At first I thought this was a bit bland, but the basil flavor really developed after a few hours in the fridge. I'll make it in advance next time. Nice recipe, thanks :)

—blfm94

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Nutrition

Calories
116 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
1.5 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
11.2 g
17%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
2.9 g
6%

Sodium
83 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Dana's Cream Cheese Dip

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 116
Calories from Fat: 101

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.2g 17 %
** Saturated Fat 6.4g 32 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 83mg 3 %
Potassium 60mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.5g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 2.9g 6 %
Sugars 0.3g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 5 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 4 %

* 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.