Pesto Log

Directions

1. 1
   First, lightly toast pine nuts.
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   Then line small loaf pan with plastic wrap.
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   Next place thin slices of Provolone cheese on bottom and up the sides of the pans.
4. 4
   Blot excess oil from Pesto with paper towel (I invert jar over some paper towels while preparing other ingredients).
5. 5
   Mix cream cheese with a little milk to soften, then start layering 1/3 of the cream cheese, then 1/2 of the tomato spread, sprinkle with pine nuts, 1/2 the pesto, 1/3 of the cream cheese, 1/2 tomato spread, sprinkle more pine nuts, 1/2 the pesto, and finish with the last 1/3 of the cream cheese.
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   Invert onto a serving dish, remove plastic wrap and sprinkle pine nuts on top.
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   Serve with crackers and enjoy.
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   *Note: I use two mini loaf pans and split each layer of ingredients between the two pans.
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   Then I have one to serve and one to save for later or two plates to pass around.