Festive Torta Spread

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   Add salt, garlic, oregano, and hot sauce(1/4 tsp cayenne works too) to the softened cream cheese and mix very well.

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   Take a small (4 cup) ramekin or round casserole and line it with plastic wrap, leaving generous overhanging edges.

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   Layer 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture, then the pesto, another 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture, then the sun dried tomatoes (I use my oven roasted tomatoes), top with the remaining 1/3 cream cheese.

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   Cover with the plastic wrap, overhanging edges and press down very gently.

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   Refrigerate at least 12 24 hours.

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   Can be made 3-4 days ahead of time.

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   Un-mold onto serving plate.

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   Decorate the top as desireda fresh basil leaf, some reserved chopped tomatoes, roasted pine nuts or a sprinkle of paprika.

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    Serve with crackers or crostini.

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    **for a quick substitute, use an herbed cheese like Allouette3 tubs.

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