5-Minute Pesto Cream Cheese Spread That Will Wow Your Guests
A creamy pesto spread perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or bagels.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese, pesto, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade pesto.
- Adjust garlic and lemon juice to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg