For the best flavor, use high-quality feta cheese and freshly made pesto. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, watching carefully to prevent burning. If you don't have dry vermouth, you can substitute with dry white wine or chicken broth. Feel free to customize the layers with other ingredients you enjoy, such as Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, or artichoke hearts.
Dip for the Stars
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING30 People
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VIEWS1.2K
Elevate your next gathering with this stunning layered dip. Creamy feta and herb-infused cheese meet vibrant pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts for an explosion of flavor and texture. A show-stopping centerpiece that's as delicious as it is beautiful. Serve with crusty bread or your favorite crackers.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate3 g
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Cholesterol37 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium234 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Lightly oil a medium-sized bowl or gelatin mold. Line the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving an overhang for easy removal. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta, softened butter, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, minced shallot, dry vermouth, and white pepper. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Begin layering the ingredients into the prepared bowl: Spread half of the pesto evenly across the bottom, followed by half of the toasted pine nuts, half of the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers once more, pressing gently after each layer to ensure the ingredients are well-compacted. (15 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Cover the bowl with the overhanging plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably 2-3 hours, to allow the dip to firm up and the flavors to meld. (60-180 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View When ready to serve, invert the bowl onto a serving plate. Gently remove the bowl and peel away the plastic wrap. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices, pita bread, or an assortment of crackers.
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Georgiana Strosin
Sep 3, 2024This dip was a huge hit at my party! Everyone raved about the flavors.
Leonor Cartwright
Jun 14, 2024So easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Lucas Kirlin
Mar 24, 2024I added a little bit of goat cheese to the cream cheese for a tangier flavor, yum!
Verna Koepp
Oct 15, 2023The presentation is beautiful! It looks like it took a lot more effort than it actually did.
Roxanne Stoltenberg
Mar 9, 2023I used homemade pesto and it really made a difference. Highly recommend!
Gilberto Lowe
Oct 26, 2022I made this for a potluck and it was the first thing to disappear.
Rita Vandervort
Oct 19, 2022I let it sit in the fridge overnight and it was even better the next day.
Karolann Bradtke
Aug 20, 2022My store didn't have pine nuts, so I used walnuts instead, and it was still great.