Cheese & Pesto Torta Recipe

Name: Cheese & Pesto Torta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Cream Cheese; 1 lb Unsalted Butter; PESTO; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil; 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan; 2 tbls olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt

Servings: persons

1 lb Cream Cheese
1 lb Unsalted Butter
PESTO
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
2 tbls olive oil
1/2 tsp salt

1
Blend cream cheese & butter together in food processor
2
PESTO
3
Combine basil, parsley, pinenuts & garlic in food processor until finely chopped.
4
Add parmesan, olive oil & salt and blend well.
5
Line a 4 cup mold or souffle dish with plastic wrap leaving a generous overhang.
6
Spread 1/4 of cheese mixture on bottom of dish.
7
Cover with 1/3 of pesto mixture.
8
Repeat layering with rest of cheese and pesto mixtures ending with a cheese layer.
9
Fold plastic wrap over torta, refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
10
Unwrap & unmold onto seving platter and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
11
Serve with rice crackers.

1834

kcal

Calories

195

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Cream Cheese, 1 lb Unsalted Butter, PESTO, 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Cheese & Pesto Torta falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese & Pesto Torta

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