This can be made up to three days in advance. Added secret bonus – Mix all the leftover stuff together for a tasty dip.
Ingredients:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened (To soften the cream cheese, remove the food wrapper and microwave on Medium (50%) for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 container (7 oz) refrigerated basil pesto
- 1 jar (8 oz) minced oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, well drained
- basil sprigs
- toasted pine nuts
- Baguette slices
Instructions:
- In food processor, place cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic.
- Cover and process until blended.
- Divide into thirds (about 1 cup each).
- Line 5-cup mold or 8×4-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. (It helps to spray with a little oil first.)
- Spoon one-third of the cheese mixture in bottom of mold.
- Smooth top with spatula.
- Spoon pesto evenly over cheese layer.
- Spoon one-third of the cheese mixture over pesto layer.
- Smooth top with spatula.
- Spoon tomatoes evenly over second cheese layer.
- Spoon remaining cheese mixture over tomatoes.
- Strike filled mold on counter to pack down.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
- When ready to serve, turn mold upside down onto serving platter.
- Remove plastic wrap.
- Garnish with basil sprigs and toasted pine nuts.
- Serve torte with baguette slices.
Serve: 40
Source: bettycrocker.com