Cheese Ball with Pesto

This recipe comes from a neighbor. Haven't tried it yet but it sounds great for a holiday party. Off to buy some pesto and some whole wheat crackers! =)

• Ready In: 3 hrs
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup  prepared pesto sauce
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese or 1⁄2 cup romano cheese
• 3⁄4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
•  cracker, for serving
•  fresh basil leaf (to garnish)

Directions

1. Mix together pesto, and two cheeses.
2. Place mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a ball Chill for 3+hours.
3. Remove plastic wrap from the cheese ball and place in plate Press the pine nuts firmly over the outside of the ball and refrigerate.
4. Bring to room temperature one hour before serving.