Pesto Cream Cheese Spread

This is a wonderful spread to take to a finger food fellowship or potluck. Serve with veggies or crackers. Prep time does not include set up time in refrigerator

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 20-25
• Yields: 1 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 3  tablespoons butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup pesto sauce
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
•  assorted  cracker
•  raw  vegetables

Directions

1. Line a 5-3/4x3" loaf pan with plastic wrap.
2. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and garlic powder until well blended; set aside.
3. In a bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, butter and pesto sauce until blended.
4. Gradually stir in olive oil.
5. Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture into prepared pan.
6. Carefully spread with 1/3 pesto mixture.
7. Repeat layers twice.
8. Top with remaining cream cheese mixture.
9. Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours.
10. Un-mold; serve with crackers and veggies.
11. NOTE: to get nice layers refrigerate first cream cheese layer until firm then top with even layer of pesto mix. Refrigerate after each layer.