Pesto Cheese Blossom Recipe

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Pesto Cheese Blossom
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Directions:

  1. Line a 1-qt. bowl with plastic wrap, overlapping the sides of the bowl. Arrange six cheese slices on the bottom and up the sides of the bowl, overlapping each slice; set aside.
  2. Drain tomatoes, reserving 3 teaspoons oil mixture. In a food processor, combine tomatoes and reserved oil mixture; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Place cream cheese, pistachios and garlic in the food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
  4. Add the pine nuts, basil, parsley, salt and pepper to food processor; cover and process until blended. While processing, add oil; process for 15 seconds or until combined. Transfer to a small bowl.
  5. Spread a third of the cream cheese mixture over provolone cheese in prepared bowl. Layer with pesto mixture, another third of the cream cheese mixture, tomato mixture and remaining cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining provolone slices.
  6. Bring edges of plastic wrap together over cheese; press down gently to seal. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm. Open plastic wrap; invert mold onto a serving plate. Serve with crackers. Yield: 24 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 87.08 Kcal (365 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.5g 12%
Cholesterol 9.84mg 3%
Sodium 127.95mg 5%
Potassium 85.95mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.83g 1%
Sugars 0.5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 2%
Protein 3.87g 8%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 86.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 420.68 Kcal (1761 kJ)
Calories from fat 326.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.24g 12%
Cholesterol 47.55mg 3%
Sodium 618.09mg 5%
Potassium 415.19mg 2%
Total Carbs 8.86g 1%
Sugars 2.4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.28g 2%
Protein 18.7g 8%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 416.2mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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