Showstopping Appetizer Torte Recipe

Name: Showstopping Appetizer Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans; 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and divided; 3 tablespoons mustard-mayonnaise sauce, divided; 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 (7-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 2 teaspoons dried mint; 1 1/4 cups orange marmalade, divided; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons dried orange peel; 2 to 3 teaspoons orange extract; Garnish: toasted pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and divided
3 tablespoons mustard-mayonnaise sauce, divided
1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (7-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 teaspoons dried mint
1 1/4 cups orange marmalade, divided
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dried orange peel
2 to 3 teaspoons orange extract
Garnish: toasted pecan halves

1
Bake chopped pecans in a shallow pan at 300u00b0, stirring occasionally, 7 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool.
2
Process 2 packages cream cheese, 2 tablespoons mustard-mayonnaise sauce, and next 4 ingredients in a food processor until blended, stopping to scrape down sides. Press mixture into bottom of a plastic wrap-lined 9-inch springform pan, and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
3
Process remaining 2 packages cream cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon mustard-mayonnaise sauce, 2/3 cup orange marmalade, and next 3 ingredients in food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Spread mixture over pecans, pressing until smooth. Cover and chill up to 3 days. Remove from pan; spread with remaining marmalade, and garnish, if desired. Serve with gingersnaps.
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NOTE: For testing purposes only, we used Durkee mustard-mayonnaise sauce.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and divided, 3 tablespoons mustard-mayonnaise sauce, divided, 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Showstopping Appetizer Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Showstopping Appetizer Torte

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