LAYERED BASIL CHEESE SPREAD
Steps:
- Line 3-1/2-to 4-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap, allowing excess wrap to extend over sides. Set aside.
- In medium bowl gently stir together cream cheese and tomato. Set aside.
- In food processor bowl combine basil, parmesan cheese, parsley, pine nuts and garlic. Cover and process until very finely chopped. With food processor running, slowly add oil through feed tube. Process until mixture is consistency of soft butter.
- Spread one-third of cream cheese mixture in prepared bowl. Top with one-half of basil mixture. Repeat layers. Spread remaining cheese mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- On serving plate invert bowl. Remove plastic wrap. Garnish with tomato and fresh basil, if desired. Serve with crackers.
INSTANT PESTO TORTA WITH BREAD AND VEGETABLES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a small shallow dish or bowl with plastic wrap or waxed paper. Coat wrap with vegetable spray. Arrange a pattern in bottom of the dish using the sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Add 1 1/2 tubs of garlic and herb cheese (about half a pound) to the dish and smooth over, then layer in the sun-dried tomato spread and the pesto. Spread the remaining cheese on top of the pesto. Place a serving plate over the bowl and invert the bowl. Hold on to the edges of the waxed paper or wrap to release the cheese. Remove the waxed paper or plastic wrap. Arrange the sliced baguette along 1 side of the torta.
- Arrange carrots and tomatoes along the opposite side of the torta.
BASIL AND CHEESE TORTA
This is a great appetizer to make now while basil is plentiful and stash in the freezer to use all year. I pull one out of the freezer when I need something quick for a dinner party appetizer or potluck. Use 6 or 10 oz custard cups
Provided by ktdid
Categories Spreads
Time 1h
Yield 5-8 small tortas
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- With electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
- Set aside.
- Prepare Pesto: In a blender or food processor, whirl to a paste the basil, parmesan or romano cheese, and olive oil.
- Stir in pine nuts.
- Set aside.
- Cut cheesecloth squares about 10-12" square to line custard cups (It needs to be able to cover the bottom, go up the sides and still have some to fold over the top of the torta).
- If you use the really loose weave stuff (standard grocery store cheesecloth), you'll need two pieces per custard cup.
- Moisten the cheesecloth with water, wring dry and lay two sheets out flat on top of each other.
- Smoothly line your custard cups with the cheesecloth (this can be a bit tricky, but it doesn't have to be perfectly smooth).
- With your fingers or a flexible rubber spatula, spread a thin layer (about 1/2 inch) of the cheese mixture in a lined custard cup.
- Cover with 1/4-/12 inch pesto.
- Put another layer of cheese.
- If you can, do another layer of pesto and cheese, so you end up with 3 cheese layers and 2 pesto layers.
- Two layers of cheese and one of pesto works if that's the way it comes out.
- Fold the ends of the cheesecloth neatly over the top of the torta and press down lightly with fingers.
- Repeat with remaining cheese and pesto.
- I get 5 large custard cups or 6 small cups plus one large cup from this quantity of ingredients.
- Chill until tortas are firm when pressed (at least 2 hrs, I usually just let them go overnight).
- Remove from custard cups by gently pulling on the cheesecloth around the edges.
- Remove the cheesecloth and wrap the torta tightly in two layers of saran wrap.
- Seal in sandwich size ziplock freezer bags and place in freezer.
- To serve: Remove from freezer and thaw (overnight in frig works well).
- Bring to near room temp and srve with sliced baguettes and crisp raw vegetables.
- Variation: For a large party, do one massive torta in a charlotte mold, loaf pan or a clean clay flowerpot.
- You'll end up with 7-8 layers of each filling in this one.
- I wouldn't freeze this size, but it will keep in the frig for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1275.8, Fat 134.1, SaturatedFat 73, Cholesterol 315, Sodium 626.8, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 18.5
BASIL AND TOMATO LAYERED CHEESE TORTA
Taken from the Fresh Market .com and posted for ZWT. This combines classic Italian ingredients in a surprising combination, and the end result is fab! It makes for a lovely starter and is made a day ahead, so you may concentrate on other things! **Overnight refrigeration is NOT included in cook/prep time!
Provided by alligirl
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 1 7 inch torta, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a mixer or with wooden spoon, blend softened cheeses until smooth.
- Line a 7-inch loaf pan with enough dampened cheese cloth to hang over each side of the pan.
- With moist spatula, spread 1/3 cheese mixture in pan until evenly covered. Top with basil pesto, careful not to blend with cheese.
- Top with 1/3 cheese mixture by dropping small spoonfuls over previous layer and carefully spreading.
- Then spread the sun-dried tomato pesto and top with the remaining 1/3 of cheese mixture until evenly covered.
- Fold cheese cloth over top of cheese.
- Wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight.
- To serve, remove foil and cheese cloth carefully and invert onto serving platter.
- Top with pine nuts and fresh basil sprig.
- Serve at room temperature with plain crackers and toasted baguette slices.
LAYERED CHEESE TORTA
This rich cheese blend goes a long way at a party. Make sure you follow the directions so you will have 3 ribbons of color. Also, be sure to allow a good 8 hours of chill time.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Spreads
Time 9h
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Beat at medium speed with mixer until blended; stir in pecans.
- Line a lightly greased 4-cup fluted mold or a 7 3/8 x 3 5/8-inch loaf pans with plastic wrap, allowing edges to extend over the sides of pan.
- Spread 1/3 of blue cheese mixture into mold and chill 1 hour.
- Combine remaining 3 ounce package of cream cheese and milk, beating well. Add cheddar cheese and next 3 ingredients, mixing well. Spread over chilled blue cheese mixture in mold. Top with remaining 2/3 of blue cheese mixture, spreading.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours or up to 3 days.
- Unmold onto a serving plate; remove plastic wrap and garnish.
- Serve with ginger snaps or assorted crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1159.4, Fat 99.1, SaturatedFat 49.4, Cholesterol 236.5, Sodium 1335.5, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 26, Protein 37.6
CHEESE, PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO TORTA
I make this for a potlucks or parties, so often I assemble a tiny one in a mini-loaf pan for the two of us. If there are any leftovers, they go great on bagels. I sometimes take small disposable containers so people can take some home with them. If you want to use pre-made pesto, 3/4-1 cup should be enough for this dish. I usually serve it with assorted crackers, but it goes well on toasted baguette slices and mini-bagels too. It takes awhile to assemble, but cooking time is simply chilling time.
Provided by TigerJo
Categories Spreads
Time 7h30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Finely chop garlic cloves in food processor; add basil, nuts, oil and lemon juice; Process until well blended; Add 1/3c cream cheese, all of parmesan cheese, and pulse until just blended; turn into a medium bowl and set aside.
- Coarsely chop tomatoes in food processor; add tomato paste and blend until mixture is almost smooth; add 1/3c cream cheese and blend well; transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix remaining softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy; season with salt and pepper.
- Spray 6c straight sided dish (such as a souffle dish or springform pan) with non-stick pan spray, line with plastic wrap (I line pan with at least two layers of it) allowing wrap to drape over the sides.
- Without worrying about keeping the layers perfect, spread 3/4c cream cheese/butter mixture evenly over prepared dish with a spoon dipped in hot water; top with half of the tomato mixture, then 1/2c of cream cheese mixture, then half the pesto mixture.
- Repeat layering with 1/2c cream cheese mixture, remaining tomato mixture, 1/2c cream cheese mixture, remaining pesto, then remaining cream cheese mixture; Cover and chill 6hrs or overnight.
- Invert torta onto serving platter, carefully peel away plastic wrap, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.3, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 213.1, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 4.2
SPINACH AND CHEESE TORTA
Spinach, cheese, and roasted red peppers--what could be yummier? ZWT 3: Mexican/SW/Tex-Mex (cheeses and tortillas)
Provided by lucid501
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 43m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Spray a 9-in round cake pan with cooking spray.
- Put the spinach in a large microwavable bowl; cover with plastic wrap and prick several holes in the plastic.
- Microwave on high until the spinach starts to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Let stand until the spinach wilts completely, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover and let cool.
- Squeeze the spinach to remove the excess liquid; chop coarsely.
- Meanwhile, put the eggs, egg white, cheese, milk, cilantro or parsley (if using), salt, and ground pepper in a bowl, beating with a whisk to combine.
- To assemble the torta, place 1 tortilla in the bottom of the pan. Layer with half the spinach, 1 tortilla, then the roasted peppers.
- Top with 1 tortilla and the remaining spinach and tortilla. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
- Bake about 20 minutes or until firm.
- Remove the torta from the oven and increase the heat to broil.
- Broil 5 inches from heat until just browned on the top, about 1 minute.
- Let stand 5 minutes before inverting the torta on a cutting board and slicing into 4 wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.6, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 254.7, Sodium 1868, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 20
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND PESTO TORTA
You can make this up to three days ahead; be sure to start at least one day in advance.
Categories Condiment/Spread Food Processor Cheese Garlic Nut Tomato Appetizer No-Cook Christmas Cocktail Party Low Carb New Year's Eve Basil Pine Nut Winter Christmas Eve Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Finely chop garlic in processor. Add basil, 1/4 cup pine nuts, oil and lemon juice. Process until well blended. Add 1/3 cup cream cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Using on/off turns, process just until blended. Transfer pesto to medium bowl.
- Coarsely chop tomatoes in processor. Add tomato paste and process until mixture is almost smooth. Add 1/3 cup cream cheese and blend well.
- Using electric mixer, beat 2 cups cream cheese and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spray 6-cup soufflé dish with nonstick spray. Line with plastic wrap, extending plastic over sides. Spread 3/4 cup cream cheese-butter mixture evenly over bottom of prepared dish. Top with half of tomato mixture, then 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture, then half of pesto mixture. Repeat layering with 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture, remaining tomato mixture, 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture and remaining pesto. Top with remaining cream cheese-butter mixture. Cover and chill overnight. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Invert torta onto platter. Peel off plastic. Garnish with basil sprigs and toasted pine nuts. Serve with baguette slices.
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