Lemon Pesto Dip
Brighten up your snack table with this zesty and creamy Lemon Pesto Dip, a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring the vibrant flavors of fresh basil, tangy lemon zest and juice, and savory Parmesan cheese, this dip is elevated with velvety cream cheese for a luxuriously smooth texture. Toasted pine nuts and a hint of garlic bring depth, while a touch of black pepper adds a subtle kick. Perfect as a dip for crisp veggies, crackers, or crusty bread, this quick and easy appetizer is a refreshing twist on classic pesto. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a versatile spread, this Lemon Pesto Dip will keep everyone coming back for more!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic clove.
Step 2
Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste.
Step 3
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
Step 4
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
Step 5
Add the cream cheese to the food processor and blend until fully integrated and creamy.
Step 6
Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice levels as needed.
Step 7
Transfer the Lemon Pesto Dip to a serving bowl.
Step 8
Serve immediately with crackers, sliced vegetables, or bread, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (325.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1354.8 |
| Total Fat 132.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 42.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.5g | |
| Cholesterol 159.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1860.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.3g | |
| Protein 29.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 631.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 544.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories