Tomato Pesto Torte

photo by Vicki in CT




- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Serves:
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6-8
ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, spread
- 6 ounces basil pesto
- chopped nuts, of your choice (optional)
directions
- Cut the cream cheese in half heightwise and place one half on a plate.
- Spread a layer of tomato spread on top of cream cheese.
- Spread a layer of pesto on top of tomato spread.
- Repeat layers.
- Top with chopped nuts, if desired.
- Serve with crackers or toasted sliced baguettes.
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Reviews
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Oh so yummy! I made this to serve at a church meeting and everyone gobbled it up! Definitely a keeper! It was very easy to make but made for a very impressive presentation! Thanks for this great post! The only variation I made is that I made garlic toast to serve this on. I sliced french bread to make snack sized peices, then I spread them on a broiler pan, drizzled olive oil over them, and then sprinkeld them with garlic, parsley, and a touch of paprika. Flavors blended nicely.
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Colors of the Italian flag on this appetizer reflect the wonderful flavor that awaits you. I made a deconstructed version made individually on toasted ciabatta slices. The full cheese block version must be very attractive as well. I used fat free cream cheese with terrific results. An amazing, yet simple, appetizer.
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