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Three-Layer Cheese Torta




Source of Recipe


Southern Living


Recipe Introduction


Prep: 20 min. Chill: 3 hrs.


List of Ingredients




3 (8-oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened & divided
3 T. chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
2 tsp. olive juice
1 T. mayonnaise
1 C. (4-oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (2-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drailned
1 tsp. grated onion
1/4 C. butter, softened
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
Garnish: parley springs
Assorted crackers & grapes

Recipe



Beat 1 pkg. cream cheese at med. speed with electric mixer until creamy; stir in olives & olive juice. Spread olive mixture into bottom of a plastic wrap-lined 8X4-inch loafpan.

Beat 1 pkg. cream cheese at med. speed until creamy; add mayo & cheddar cheese, beating until blended. Stir in dice pimiento & grated onion; spread over olive mixture.

Beat remaining pkg. cream cheese & butter at med. speed until creamy; add garlic & Italian seasoning, beating until blended. Spread over pimiento mixture. Cover & chill at least 3 hours or until firm. Invert onto a serving platter; remove plastic wrap. Garnish, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers & grapes.