Pesto Cheese Blossom (Paula Deen) Recipe

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Pesto Cheese Blossom (Paula Deen)
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Directions:

  1. Line a medium bowl with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover the top.
  2. Reserving 3 slices of provolone, line the bottom and sides of the bowl with remaining provolone, overlapping slices.
  3. For the cream cheese layer, process the cream cheese, pistachios, and 1 garlic clove in a food processor until blended; scrape the mixture into a bowl and set aside.
  4. For the pesto layer, process the basil, parsley, pine nuts and the remaining garlic clove in the food processor until blended.
  5. Dissolve the salt and pepper in the olive oil and mix well.
  6. With the machine running, add the oil in a fine stream.
  7. Scrape this mixture into a second bowl and set aside.
  8. For the tomato layer, drain the tomatoes, reserving the oil.
  9. Puree the tomatoes with a small amount of the reserved oil in a food processor.
  10. Spread some of the cream cheese mixture over the cheese slices lining the bowl.
  11. Layer the pesto mixture, half of the remaining cream cheese mixture, the sun-dried tomato mixture and then remaining cream cheese mixture in the bowl.
  12. Cover with remaining provolone.
  13. Bring edges of the plastic wrap together over the top and secure with a twist tie.
  14. *Freeze until firm to the touch.
  15. Remove the plastic wrap and invert the mold onto a serving platter.
  16. To serve, slice thinly and serve with party crackers.
  17. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to three months.
  18. *Note:Original recipe says to freeze until firm, but I wasn't sure how that would work out.
  19. I just froze for about an hour until it was firm enough to unmold.
  20. Can be store easily in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 293.4 Kcal (1228 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.67g 38%
Cholesterol 5.46mg 2%
Sodium 84.27mg 4%
Potassium 526.46mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.96g 4%
Sugars 3.36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.39g 18%
Protein 9.3g 19%
Vitamin C 11mg 18%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 66.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 497.7 Kcal (2084 kJ)
Calories from fat 376.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.84g 38%
Cholesterol 9.27mg 2%
Sodium 142.94mg 4%
Potassium 893.03mg 11%
Total Carbs 21.99g 4%
Sugars 5.7g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7.45g 18%
Protein 15.78g 19%
Vitamin C 18.7mg 18%
Iron 3.6mg 12%
Calcium 112.2mg 7%

* 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

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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