Basil pesto swirled in softened cream cheese. This creamy basil pesto dip is perfect with chips, crackers, or a spread on bread.
I love dips and spreads. I really like swirling my chips and crackers in different dips and spreads. There’s something so fun about it, maybe it’s because I get to play with my food. Is it just me?
This creamy basil pesto is one of my favorites. The creaminess of the cream cheese, the refreshing taste of basil, and the simplicity of it all.
This dip is so easy to make. You can either make your own fresh basil pesto or use a store bought one. But whichever way you want to do it, it’ll take you less than 10 minutes. Seriously.
I’ve used this creamy basil pesto dip as a spread for my bagels, a spread for crusty breads, and well, a dip for my crackers as you can see in the photos. And considering all these fall celebrations coming up, don’t you think it’d be the perfect time to have a favorite dip recipe ready?
I can see it as an appetizer at a party. Can you?
Heat cream cheese in a small pot over low heat until the cream cheese has softened. Stir in the basil pesto until it is well incorporated. Depending on how much you like pesto, you can add more or less to the cream cheese.
Serve the basil pesto dip with your favorite chips, crackers, and bread.
Enjoy!
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- ½ cup softened cream cheese
- 2 - 2½ tablespoons basil pesto
- Add the cream cheese to a small pot over low heat. Warm the cream cheese until the cream cheese has softened. Stir in the basil pesto until well incorporated.
- Serve the creamy basil pesto dip with your favorite chips, crackers, or bread.
mmm. sounds delicious
Hi, I think my French neighbours would love this perhaps spread on celery or cucumber pieces? Great idea:)
I love the idea of cream cheese with pesto! I make lots of pesto so always have it available. Now I have a new way to use it!
I’d been doing some research along with my best friend since a few days, for a yummy basil dip.
Luckily, you liked my post and I decided to check out your blog and came across this!
I’m so keen to try this out because it looks absolutely delicious.
Also, thanks for liking my post.
Hopefully, you could also give my blog a follow. 😀
What a great idea!
This is such a great idea, Andrea! I love pesto anything and like you, all kinds of sauces. Thanks for sharing this!
Quite an interesting dip Andrea!!
If your dip is as good as your pictures are beautiful I’m going to love it!
So simple and so delicious!