Goat Cheese Tomato Pesto Torta Recipes

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GOAT CHEESE, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, AND PESTO TORTA



Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Pesto Torta image

This can be made ahead of time, it is a beautiful display and, most importantly, it packs a punch in the flavor department! what more do you need?

Provided by mowo3160

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 16m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces goat cheese, at room temp
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temp
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2/3 cup pesto sauce (a thicker pesto is best so that it will hold it's shape)
fresh basil leaves or parsley sprig, for garnishing
toasted baguette, slices for serving

Steps:

  • Mix goat cheese and cream cheese in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Combine goat-cream cheese mixture with the sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and vinegar in a separate bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (again).
  • Line a 2-cup ramekin or a small bowl with plastic wrap, extending the wrap over the sides. spray the plastic wrap with vegetable oil cooking spray. Spread half the goat-cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of the ramekin. Cover with pesto, then with the cheese tomato mixture. top with remaining goat cheese mixture. Fold wrap over the final cheese layer and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 1/2 hours.
  • Invert the torta onto a platter and peel off the plastic wrap. Garnish with basil and serve with baguette slices.
  • **The torta can be made 2days ahead and refrigerated. This torta can be so gorgeous if you pay attention to making clean, well defined layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 42.4, Sodium 231.9, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 6

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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