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Pesto-Cheese Logs

Yield: Makes 2 logs



Ingredients:



1/3cup walnuts, toasted*

1package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/3cup prepared pesto

1/3cup crumbled feta cheese

2teaspoons cracked black pepper

2tablespoons finely shredded carrot

2tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Assorted crackers









Preparation:





1.Process walnuts in food processor, using on/off pulsing action until walnuts are ground, but not pasty. Remove from food processor; set aside.2.Process cream cheese, pesto and feta cheese in food processor until smooth. Spread 3/4 cup cheese mixture on waxed paper and form 4-inch log. Wrap waxed paper around cheese log. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture. Refrigerate logs at least 4 hours, until well chilled. Roll each chilled log to form 5-inch log.3.Combine walnuts and pepper. Roll 1 log in nut mixture to coat. Combine 2 tablespoons carrot and 2 tablespoons parsley. Roll remaining log in carrot mixture to coat. Serve immediately, or wrap and refrigerate up to a day before serving. To serve, thinly slice log and serve with crackers. Garnish as desired.