Cream cheese, pesto, and provolone — yum! People will think you spent scads of time on this. 
Surprise! Fifteen minutes and you’ve got a winner.

Ingredients
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup purchased basil pesto or dried tomato pesto
6 slices thinly sliced provolone cheese (about 6 oz.)
Thin baguette slices, toasted if desired, or crackers
Fresh basil leaves (optional)
 
Directions
1. Line a 7-1/2 x 3-1/2×2-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, extending wrap beyond edges of pan; set aside. 

2. In a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese and pesto with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Lay 2 slices of the provolone cheese in bottom and slightly up sides of pan. Spread half of the pesto mixture on cheese layer. Repeat layers; top with remaining 2 slices of provolone cheese. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Weight it down with a can of soup or vegetables. Chill overnight. 

3. To serve, remove plastic wrap from top of terrine. Invert onto a serving plate and remove plastic wrap. Cut terrine lengthwise in half. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with baguette slices or crackers. If desired, garnish with basil leaves. Makes 24 to 28 servings.