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Whipped Pesto Spread and Dip in small bowls

Whipped Pesto

Whether you need a savory dip, a classy spread, or just the right dollop of flavor for a canape, this Whipped Pesto is an easy and versatile solution. You can whip it up in minutes with very little effort. Try it for your next dinner party and your guests will love it!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: Dip, Easy, Keto, Quick
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 183kcal

Ingredients

For Either Variation:

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream

For Whipped Pesto Spread:

  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • ¼ cup Pesto

For Whipped Pesto Dip:

  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • ½ cup Pesto

Instructions

For Whipped Pesto Spread

  • Pour 2 cups Heavy Cream into a stand mixer and beat until stiff peaks form. (If you don’t have a stand mixer, then just pour it into a large bowl and use a hand mixer to do the same thing.)
    2 cups Heavy Cream
  • Gently fold in ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated) and ¼ cup Pesto. Try to maintain as much fluffiness as possible.
    ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, ¼ cup Pesto
    Whipped Pesto whipped to the Spread Version
  • Spread on keto toast points, chips, or crackers and top with a small, strongly flavored piece of meat and / or cheese. (See Notes for suggestions.)

For Whipped Pesto Dip

  • Pour 2 cups Heavy Cream into a stand mixer and beat until stiff peaks form.
    2 cups Heavy Cream
  • Gently fold in 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated) and ½ cup Pesto. Try to maintain as much fluffiness as possible; however, expect it to become thicker and no longer resemble a whipped spread.
    1 cup Parmesan Cheese, ½ cup Pesto
    Whipped Pesto mixed to Dip Version
  • Serve as a dip with your favorite veggie dippers or spread on keto toast points, chips, or crackers and maybe top with a slice of grape tomato. (See Notes for suggestions.)

Equipment

Notes

  • Serving the “lighter” Whipped Pesto Spread Version of this Recipe
    • In this version, the spread is a team player and acts as a complement to other food. Some suggestions include:
      • Serve with strongly flavored keto chips like Parmesan crisps or cheddar crisps.
      • Spread on a plain keto toast point and top with meat, cheese, or other bite that’s got a kick, such as spicy pepperoni or hot pepper rings.
    • I don’t suggest serving this version with the cute little slice of grape tomato.  The acidity is too much for the spread.) Save that for the “star of the show” version.
  • Serving the “star of the show” Whipped Pesto Dip Version of this Recipe
    • This version is meant to stand out, so it works well as a dip or as a spread (although a thicker one).
    • This version is great on a plain cracker, topped with a small slice of grape tomato.
    • Serve with veggie dippers.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Whipped Pesto
Amount per Serving
Calories
183
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
267
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
37
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
745
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
149
mg
15
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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