Herb and Pesto Cheese Spread

**NEW IN 2023!**

This fresh spread is a flavorful combination of cream cheese and pesto with hints of garlic, spinach, tomato, and lemon. You’re sure to be delighted whether you use it as a spread, a dip, or as a delectable addition to your favorite recipes!

Pairings and Complementary Flavors

Cocktails: Margarita, Sangria, or Gin and Soda with Lime. These fruity and fresh drinks mesh well with this spread, making for a refreshing and flavorful experience.

Wine: Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, and Sauvignon Blanc would be fantastic pairings for this spread and highlight its fresh aromatics. A classic Chianti or a bolder Sangiovese would partner especially well with the earthiness that this spread delivers.

Beer: Belgian Ale, Light Pilsners, and American Lagers.  Their slightly floral aroma and malty, crisp flavors will boost the spread’s citrusy notes and emphasize its fresh flavors.

Food: Salmon, bacon, chicken, smoked meats, seafood & eggs are exceptional pairings with this fresh and earthy spread. These proteins can make for a sophisticated main dish and a deeply satisfying flavor profile. Sweet fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, and tomatoes offer an acidic contrast to complement the freshness that this spread delivers.

Nuts: Pine nuts, Marcona almonds, and roasted almonds are wonderful complements which provide a nice contrast to the sweet and spicy aromatics of pesto.

Suggested uses:

• In a dip with rustic bread, tortilla chips, pretzels, crackers, or vegetables
• Tossed with fresh sweet corn
• Elevate wraps, sandwiches, pasta, rice, or risotto
• Bruschetta pinwheels
• Cold vegetable pizza