Pesto Goat Cheese Dip

Next time you need to bring an appetizer to someone's home, try this delicious one.



7 ounce container of prepared pesto
8 ounces light cream cheese at room temperature
4 ounces goat cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup thinly sliced well drained oil packed sun dried tomatoes

Line a 3 cup bowl with plastic wrap. Stir cream cheese and goat cheese together until smooth and well blended.

Spread 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture in bottom of the prepared bowl. Spread half of the pesto over cheese. Layer with ½ of the walnuts and tomatoes. Drop 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture by spoonfuls over the tomatoes. Carefully spread to cover evenly. Repeat layering with pesto, walnuts and tomatoes. Top with cream cheese mixture. Fold plastic wrap over the top and press down gently on dip. Refrigerate overnight. (can be made three days ahead).

To serve unfold plastic wrap on top and invert onto a serving plate. Remove bowl and plastic wrap. Serve with crackers and bread.