Pesto Cream Cheese Spread

SUBMITTED BY: Cynthia Emshoff

"This is a terrific appetizer to serve when hosting an Italian-theme-meal. People may be a little hesitant to try it, but once they dip in, they won't be able to stop! --Cynthia Emshoff, Sarasota, Florida"

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PREP TIME	15 Min
READY IN	15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Assorted crackers

DIRECTIONS

Line a 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic powder until blended; set aside. In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, butter, parsley, garlic, basil and marjoram until blended. Stir in walnuts. Gradually stir in oil.
Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture in prepared pan. Carefully spread with a third of the Parmesan mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours. Unmold; serve with crackers.