Introduction: 4 Delicious Pesto and Cream Cheese Recipes!

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These delicious pesto and cream cheese recipes are sure to be a hit at any party!

Step 1: Pita and Cracker Curry Dip

3 oz cream cheese
3 tbsp refrigerated prepared pesto
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp curry powder

Mix cream cheese and pesto together in a bowl until completely blended and creamy.  Stir in lemon juice and olive oil until completely blended.  Add the curry powder for an extra special kick!

Enjoy with crackers and pita chips.

Step 2: Tortilla Chip Dip

3 oz cream cheese
3 tbsp refrigerated prepared pesto
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika

Mix cream cheese and pesto together in a bowl until completely blended and creamy. Stir in lemon juice, olive oil, and paprika

Serve this dip with tortilla chips for a guaranteed fiesta!

Step 3: Salad Dressing

3 oz cream cheese
3 tbsp refrigerated prepared pesto
2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp garlic powder

Mix cream cheese and pesto together in a bowl until completely blended and creamy.  Next stir in olive oil.  You won't be able to get all three ingredients to blend together completely but try to get the cream cheese and pesto mixture to break up as much as possible by mixing with a fork.  Finally, mix in ground pepper and garlic powder.

Keep refrigerated.

Step 4: Sandwich Spread