Best Goat Cheese Sun Dried Tomato And Pesto Torta Recipes

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CHEESE, PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO TORTA



Cheese, Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Torta image

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

4 -6 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/3 cup walnuts or 1/3 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese or 3 (8 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese, softened
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained (or the same amount of reconstituted dried tomatoes)
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup butter, softened
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

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

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND PESTO TORTA



Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Torta image

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

4 garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 2/3 cups cream cheese, room temperature (about 21 ounces)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/3 cups drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/3 cup tomato paste
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
Fresh basil sprigs
Toasted pine nuts
Baguette slices, toasted

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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