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Mediterranean Torta

Source of Recipe


Gemma's Homestyle Italian Cooking






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, dry-packed
  
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, divided
  
• 12 Tbsp softened butter, divided
  
• 2 pkgs (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
  
• 1 cup fresh basil or parsley leaves
  
• 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
  
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• Assorted crackers
  






Instructions



1. In a small bowl, cover sun-dried tomatoes with boiling water; let stand until softened, about 20 minutes. Line a 7x3-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap; set aside.
   
   
2. Finely chop 1/4 cup of the pine nuts; put in a small bowl. Add remaining 1/4 cup whole pine nuts and 1 tablespoon of the butter; mix until butter is well distributed. Press in an even layer into prepared pan.
   
   
3. In a bowl using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, feta cheese and remaining 11 tablespoons butter until fluffy. Spread a third of the cheese mixture over nuts.
   
   
4. Drain and pat dry softened tomatoes. In a food processor, place tomatoes and basil leaves; process until finely chopped, 30 to 60 seconds. Spread over cheese mixture; cover with even layers of half the remaining cheese mixture, then the red peppers, and finally the remaining cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
   
   Unmold onto a serving plate; serve with assorted crackers.
   
   Makes 4 servings.