Dip for the Stars

This pesto and feta layered dip with sun-dried tomatoes and toasted pine nuts is easy to make in a bowl for a beautiful and delicious party appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 162 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• ground white pepper, to taste
• 1 shallot, minced
• 3 tablespoons dry vermouth
• 0.75 pound feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.75 cup pesto sauce
• 0.5 cup pine nuts, toasted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Oil a medium bowl or gelatin mold, then line with plastic wrap for easy removal.

Step 2

Layer ingredients into the mold as follows: 1/2 each of the pesto, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers once more. Pat down to press ingredients into the mold, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Step 3

Turn the dip out onto a serving plate, remove the plastic wrap, and serve.

Step 4

Blend feta, softened butter, cream cheese, garlic, shallot, vermouth, and white pepper in a food processor until smooth.