Basil Walnut Cheese Spread Recipes

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BASIL & WALNUT CHEESE SPREAD



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Make and share this Basil & Walnut Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic (or garlic from the jar)
2 teaspoons finely snipped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of

Steps:

  • Set out cream cheese until softened.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place walnuts in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake for 5-8 minutes or until nuts are browned.
  • (Stir them once or twice during baking) Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Add and stir in the walnuts.
  • Cover and chill for a couple of hours to blend flavors.

LAYERED BASIL CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 28 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tubs (8 oz. each) whipped cream cheese
1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds*
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
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Steps:

  • Line 3-1/2-to 4-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap, allowing excess wrap to extend over sides. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl gently stir together cream cheese and tomato. Set aside.
  • In food processor bowl combine basil, parmesan cheese, parsley, pine nuts and garlic. Cover and process until very finely chopped. With food processor running, slowly add oil through feed tube. Process until mixture is consistency of soft butter.
  • Spread one-third of cream cheese mixture in prepared bowl. Top with one-half of basil mixture. Repeat layers. Spread remaining cheese mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • On serving plate invert bowl. Remove plastic wrap. Garnish with tomato and fresh basil, if desired. Serve with crackers.

BASIL-WALNUT PESTO



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This is my favorite pesto recipe; rich but healthy due to "good" fats from olive oil and walnuts. It comes from "The Omega Diet." I usually freeze half the recipe for future use.

Provided by dahlia

Categories     Spreads

Time 12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups packed basil leaves (approx. 2 oz)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons softened butter (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Place basil, olive oil, walnuts, garlic and salt (if using) in food processor.
  • Blend until thoroughly combined.
  • Add Parmesan and butter (if using) and blend 5-10 seconds more.
  • Just before serving, add 2 Tbsp of hot pasta water from cooked pasta.
  • Serve over pasta with bread and salad.

CRANBERRY WALNUT CHEESE SPREAD



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Make and share this Cranberry Walnut Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups spread apprx

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup chevre cheese, softened
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook walnuts in a skillet with a small amount of oil until toasted, about 4 minutes.
  • Mash cheeses together in a medium bowl.
  • Add cranberries, walnuts and parsley and mix well.
  • Serve with crackers or bagels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 24.7, Cholesterol 111.4, Sodium 401.9, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2, Protein 15.1

PESTO CREAM CHEESE SPREAD



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter, 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 oil
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Line a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic powder until blended; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the 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.

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