Brie and Pesto Spread

• 8 oz (224 grm). cream cheese, softened
• 6 oz (168 grm). brie cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) fresh basil
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
• 1/2 parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped garlic
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) chopped walnuts

1. Blend all ingredients together in a food processor until a nice paste forms.
2. set aside.
3. Blend the softened cream cheese and brie together in a medium bowl until combined.
4. Set aside.
5. Whip the chilled heavy cream in another bowl until peaks form.
6. Fold the cream into the cheese mixture until combined.
7. Take a 4-cup, deep bowl and line with plastic wrap.
8. Drizzle with some olive oil and arrange some fresh, whole basil leaves on the bottom of bowl for a beautiful presentation or decoration (optional).
9. 1/4 Pour of the cheese/cream mixture into the bottom of the lined bowl.
10. Spoon a layer of pesto over the cheese, and continue to alternate layers until done - should end with cheese.
11. Fold over the plastic wrap to cover and chill overnight.
12. When ready to serve, invert and unmold on to a platter or dish.

cream cheese, brie cheese, heavy whipping cream, fresh basil, olive oil, vegetable oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, walnuts

Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/0009DD (may not work)