BASIL AND TOMATO LAYERED CHEESE TORTA
Taken from the Fresh Market .com and posted for ZWT. This combines classic Italian ingredients in a surprising combination, and the end result is fab! It makes for a lovely starter and is made a day ahead, so you may concentrate on other things! **Overnight refrigeration is NOT included in cook/prep time!
Provided by alligirl
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 1 7 inch torta, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a mixer or with wooden spoon, blend softened cheeses until smooth.
- Line a 7-inch loaf pan with enough dampened cheese cloth to hang over each side of the pan.
- With moist spatula, spread 1/3 cheese mixture in pan until evenly covered. Top with basil pesto, careful not to blend with cheese.
- Top with 1/3 cheese mixture by dropping small spoonfuls over previous layer and carefully spreading.
- Then spread the sun-dried tomato pesto and top with the remaining 1/3 of cheese mixture until evenly covered.
- Fold cheese cloth over top of cheese.
- Wrap in foil and refrigerate overnight.
- To serve, remove foil and cheese cloth carefully and invert onto serving platter.
- Top with pine nuts and fresh basil sprig.
- Serve at room temperature with plain crackers and toasted baguette slices.
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Mukta Islam
[email protected]I'm sorry, but I did not enjoy this torta. It was not to my taste.
Nontando Mashilwane
[email protected]This was the worst torta I have ever had. It was dry, bland, and tasteless.
Khadija Nisar
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It was a lot of work and the results were not worth it.
madawar shah
[email protected]This was a waste of time and ingredients. The torta was bland and unappetizing.
Qadir Kamnger
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my torta didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit too salty.
Suf Ahmed
[email protected]The torta was a bit dry, but the flavors were good.
Jimbo Wilson
[email protected]This was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good.
Ziddi Jutt Jutt
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved this torta. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.
Ahmed Goda
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover tomatoes and basil. It was easy to make and very tasty.
Bijay Mukhiya
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Vicky Trayvilla
[email protected]This was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The torta was delicious and my guests loved it.
Destiney Jackson
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always amazing.
L Rodgers
[email protected]This was my first time making a torta and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful.
Tayebwa Lucky
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Kawsar Ahmmed
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect.