Ingredients

　　Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened

　　1 cup chopped fresh parsley

　　3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

　　1/4 cup chopped pine nuts

　　2 cloves garlic, crushed

　　1 tablespoon dried basil

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/8 teaspoon pepper

　　1/3 cup olive oil

　　2 tablespoons butter, melted

　　2 tablespoons boiling water

　　Shape cream cheese into a 5 1/2-inch circle on serving dish, making a slight well in center of circle; set aside. Combine parsley with rest of ingredients. Mix well. Spoon onto cream cheese round; garnish with fresh basil sprigs if desired. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers or toasted pita triangles.

　　Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics