Layered Basil-Roasted Red Pepper Spread

By jtoro_318

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup roasted red peppers
• 5 pitted black olives, chopped
• 1 tub (12 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
• 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 2 Tbsp. PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, toasted
• RITZ Crackers

Preparation

Step 1

CUT star shape from 1 pepper, using 1/2-inch cookie cutter; set aside. Chop pepper trimmings and remaining peppers; combine with olives.

USE pulsing action to blend cream cheese spread, basil and garlic in blender until smooth. Wash cream cheese tub; line with plastic wrap, with ends extending over side of tub.

SPOON 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture into tub; top with olive mixture and remaining cream cheese mixture. Press firmly into cup with back of spoon.

REFRIGERATE 1 hour. Unmold cheese spread onto plate; discard plastic wrap. Top cheese spread with nuts and pepper star. Serve with crackers.
Kraft Kitchens TipsPairs well with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Please drink responsibly.
Substitute
Prepare using PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese.
Special Extra
For a holiday flair, serve with your favorite variety RITZ Simply Socials Crackers or RITZ Snowflake Crackers.