BASIL MASCARPONE TORTE

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This decadent torte has a creamy texture and is perfect to take along to your next potluck or holiday meal.-Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
1 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups Mascarpone cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Steps:

Place bread crumbs and pine nuts in a food processor; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter; cover and process until blended. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cheeses, milk, salt and nutmeg until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in basil. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 33g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.