Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes Dip for the Stars 4.7 (403) 328 Reviews 34 Photos This dip for the stars is a delectable layered dip that's perfect for any special occasion. It's made with feta, cream cheese, pesto, pine nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes. It looks beautiful on the table and tastes heavenly on your tongue! Serve with crackers. Submitted by DANA COLE Updated on July 7, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 34 34 34 34 Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 30 Yield: 3 3/4 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ¾ pound feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup unsalted butter 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 3 tablespoons dry vermouth ground white pepper, to taste ¾ cup pesto sauce ½ cup pine nuts, toasted 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes Directions Oil a medium bowl or gelatin mold, then line with plastic wrap for easy removal. In a food processor, blend feta, butter, cream cheese, garlic, shallot, vermouth, and white pepper until smooth. Layer ingredients into the mold as follows: 1/2 each of the pesto, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers once more. Pat down to press ingredients into the mold, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Turn the dip out onto a serving plate, remove the plastic wrap, and serve. Recipe Tip Vodka or gin may be substituted for the vermouth. I Made It Print 587 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 162 Calories 15g Fat 3g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 30 Calories 162 % Daily Value * Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 8g 41% Cholesterol 37mg 12% Sodium 234mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 1g Protein 4g 8% Vitamin C 1mg 2% Calcium 111mg 9% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 119mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.