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By Monica              Makes 1 cup

This easy cheese spread makes a fast, tasty appetizer. Add a variety of toppings for a pretty presentation on the plate.  For photos of this recipe and more pesto appetizers, see full blog post at: www.theyummylife.com/blog/2010/09/31

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pesto (purchase prepared pesto; or, to make your own go to www.theyummylife.com/recipes/7)
• 8 oz. package of cream cheese or Neufchtel cream cheese (Neufchatel is softer than regular cream cheese and has 1/3 less fat)

Directions

Bring cream cheese to room temperature and mix it with the pesto. Stir until well combined. Store covered in the refrigerator.

For quick appetizers: Spread the pesto cream cheese on crackers. Top with sliced veggies, chopped nuts, olives, sliced apple . . . use your imagination. (NOTE: Assemble these just before serving; if made too far ahead, the crackers will get soggy.)

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