Dip for the Stars

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This dip for the stars is a delectable layered dip that's perfect for any special occasion. It's made with feta, cream cheese, pesto, pine nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes. It looks beautiful on the table and tastes heavenly on your tongue! Serve with crackers.

Submitted by DANA COLE

Updated on July 7, 2024

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

30

Yield:

3 3/4 cups

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Ingredients

¾ pound feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup unsalted butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
3 tablespoons dry vermouth
ground white pepper, to taste
¾ cup pesto sauce
½ cup pine nuts, toasted
1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Directions

Oil a medium bowl or gelatin mold, then line with plastic wrap for easy removal.
In a food processor, blend feta, butter, cream cheese, garlic, shallot, vermouth, and white pepper until smooth.
Layer ingredients into the mold as follows: 1/2 each of the pesto, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers once more. Pat down to press ingredients into the mold, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Turn the dip out onto a serving plate, remove the plastic wrap, and serve.

Recipe Tip

Vodka or gin may be substituted for the vermouth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

162	Calories
15g	Fat
3g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 8g	41%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Sodium 234mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g	8%
Vitamin C 1mg	2%
Calcium 111mg	9%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 119mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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