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Goat Cheese Torta




Source of Recipe


Southern Living, SEPTEMBER 2004






List of Ingredients



• 1 (10.5-ounce) package goat cheese
  
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup Garden Pesto (found in sauces)
  
• Garnishes: fresh basil sprigs, pecans, pine nuts
  
• French baguette slices
  






Instructions



1. Process first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
   
2. Line a 2- or 3-cup glass bowl with plastic wrap, allowing 3 inches to hang over sides.
   
3. Spread half of cheese mixture into bowl; top evenly with 1/2 to 3/4 cup Garden Pesto. Top with remaining half of cheese mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours.
   
4. Invert chilled torta onto a serving platter; remove plastic wrap. Garnish, if desired. Serve with baguette slices.
   






Final Comments


Makes 6 to 8 servings