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Pesto Torte




Source of Recipe


The Best of the Best - Vol 1


Recipe Introduction


A Great Make-Ahead For A Crowd


Recipe Link: http://the bestofbridge.com

List of Ingredients




12 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
3 oz. Chevre (goat cheese)
1/2 cup pesto
10 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and slivered
1/4 cup pine nuts
fresh basil for garnish




Recipe



Line a small bowl with plastic wrap, leaving some overlapping the edges. Set aside.

In another bowl, beat cheeses together until very smooth. Spread a layer of creamed mixture in bottom of bowl. Top with a layer of pesto. Spread this with another layer of cheese mixture, then top with some sun-dried tomatoes and sprinkling of pine nuts. Repeat layers ending with cheese mixture and a few pine nuts.

Fold up plastic wrap around torte and gently press to compress layers. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Unwrap top of mold, lift out of bowl and invert onto a plate. Garnish with pine nuts and fresh basil. Serve with crackers or baguette slices.