Herbed Cream Cheese Round

2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup chopped parsley
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon dried basil
¼ 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 ½-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 basil springs if desired.

Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Serve with crackers or toasted pita triangles.