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Smear this whipped pesto cream cheese spread on a bagel or tortilla and layer it with all of your favorite sandwich toppings. Or just eat it straight with your favorite crackers! 51 calories and 2 Weight Watcher SP #creamcheese #pesto #weightwatchers
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Whipped Pesto Cream Cheese Spread

Smear this whipped pesto cream cheese spread on a bagel or tortilla and layer it with all of your favorite sandwich toppings. Or just eat it straight with your favorite crackers! 51 calories and 2 Weight Watcher SP
Prep Time7 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Sauces/Condiments
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cream Cheese, Spread, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 Servings (¾ Cup Total)
Calories: 50.6kcal
Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Neufchatel cheese (or ⅓ less fat cream cheese) room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place the Neufchatel cheese in a large glass bowl. Using a hand mixer, whip the cheese until it is light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the pesto and salt, and whip until combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 2 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 1 (Points+)

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 50.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.8g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 4.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 11.4mg | Sodium: 102mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.5g