Best 8 Pesto Torta Layered Spread Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and visually stunning dish to impress your family and friends? Pesto torta layered spread is an Italian delicacy that combines the vibrant flavors of pesto with the richness of cheese and the flaky texture of phyllo pastry. Imagine layers of aromatic pesto, creamy ricotta, and nutty Parmesan cheese sandwiched between crispy phyllo sheets, baked to golden perfection. This recipe is a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delectable world of pesto torta layered spread.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LAYERED PESTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Guests won't be able to pass up this unique spread. In fact, the pesto and cheese combination will have them coming back for more! -Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) prepared pesto
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
Assorted crackers or baked pita chips

Steps:

  • Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. In another bowl, combine pesto and Parmesan cheese. Layer half of the cream cheese mixture, pesto mixture and sun-dried tomatoes in prepared bowl. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

INSTANT PESTO TORTA WITH BREAD AND VEGETABLES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable spray
4 pieces sun-dried tomatoes
4 leaves fresh basil
3 tubs, 6 ounces each, soft garlic and herb cheese (recommended: Alouette brand)
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato tapenade
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
1 baguette or whole grain baguette, pre-sliced at the bread counter
Handful baby carrots
Handful grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • Line a small shallow dish or bowl with plastic wrap or waxed paper. Coat wrap with vegetable spray. Arrange a pattern in bottom of the dish using the sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Add 1 1/2 tubs of garlic and herb cheese (about half a pound) to the dish and smooth over, then layer in the sun-dried tomato spread and the pesto. Spread the remaining cheese on top of the pesto. Place a serving plate over the bowl and invert the bowl. Hold on to the edges of the waxed paper or wrap to release the cheese. Remove the waxed paper or plastic wrap. Arrange the sliced baguette along 1 side of the torta.
  • Arrange carrots and tomatoes along the opposite side of the torta.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND PESTO TORTA



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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.

PESTO TORTA (LAYERED SPREAD)



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A super cream cheese and pesto spread. Very simple, but a great flavor combination. It looks very pretty for Christmas parties. Serve with crackers or bread.

Provided by Valerie B

Categories     Cream Cheese Spreads

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup pesto
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers

Steps:

  • Slice each block of cream cheese lengthwise. Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap. Place one strip of cream cheese between two layers of plastic wrap. Flatten the cheese with a rolling pin until it is the same size as the loaf pan's bottom. Place the cream cheese into the loaf pan. Spread pesto (about 1/4 inch thick) over the cream cheese. Repeat this process until all of the pesto and cream cheese has been used. The final layer should be cream cheese. Fold the plastic wrap over the final layer, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • When you are ready to serve, gently remove the torta from the loaf pan. Unwrap the plastic wrap. Place drained, roasted red peppers over the top of the torta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 556.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

PESTO TORTA (LAYERED SPREAD)



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A super cream cheese and pesto spread. Very simple, but a great flavor combination. It looks very pretty for Christmas parties. Serve with crackers or bread.

Provided by Valerie B

Categories     Cream Cheese Spreads

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup pesto
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers

Steps:

  • Slice each block of cream cheese lengthwise. Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap. Place one strip of cream cheese between two layers of plastic wrap. Flatten the cheese with a rolling pin until it is the same size as the loaf pan's bottom. Place the cream cheese into the loaf pan. Spread pesto (about 1/4 inch thick) over the cream cheese. Repeat this process until all of the pesto and cream cheese has been used. The final layer should be cream cheese. Fold the plastic wrap over the final layer, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • When you are ready to serve, gently remove the torta from the loaf pan. Unwrap the plastic wrap. Place drained, roasted red peppers over the top of the torta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 556.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

PESTO, OLIVE, AND ROASTED-PEPPER GOAT CHEESE TORTA



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Pesto, Olive, and Roasted-Pepper Goat Cheese Torta

Categories     Cheese     Herb     Olive     Pepper     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Summer     Gourmet     Oscars     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 hors d'oeuvre servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
Vegetable oil for brushing pan
1/4 cup finely chopped rinsed drained bottled roasted red peppers
20 oz soft mild goat cheese, softened at room temperature (2 cups)
3 tablespoons bottled black olive paste or tapenade
Accompaniment: crackers or toasts
Special Equipment
a 2 1/4-cup loaf pan (5 3/4 by 3 1/2 by 2 1/4 inches)

Steps:

  • Drain pesto in a small fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl 15 minutes, then discard excess oil.
  • Lightly oil loaf pan and line with a sheet of plastic wrap large enough to allow a generous overhang on all 4 sides.
  • Blot peppers well between paper towels to remove excess liquid.
  • Spread about one fourth (1/2 cup) of cheese evenly over bottom of loaf pan and top with all of pesto, spreading evenly. Drop 1/2 cup cheese by tablespoons over pesto and spread gently to cover pesto.
  • Top with chopped peppers, spreading evenly. Drop another 1/2 cup cheese by tablespoons over peppers and spread gently to cover peppers.
  • Spread olive paste evenly on top, then drop remaining cheese by tablespoons over olive paste, spreading gently to cover olive paste. Cover pan with another sheet of plastic wrap and chill at least 8 hours.
  • Remove plastic wrap from top of pan and invert torta onto a serving plate, then peel off remaining plastic wrap. Let torta stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.

CHEESE, PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO TORTA



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I make this for a potlucks or parties, so often I assemble a tiny one in a mini-loaf pan for the two of us. If there are any leftovers, they go great on bagels. I sometimes take small disposable containers so people can take some home with them. If you want to use pre-made pesto, 3/4-1 cup should be enough for this dish. I usually serve it with assorted crackers, but it goes well on toasted baguette slices and mini-bagels too. It takes awhile to assemble, but cooking time is simply chilling time.

Provided by TigerJo

Categories     Spreads

Time 7h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 -6 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/3 cup walnuts or 1/3 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese or 3 (8 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese, softened
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained (or the same amount of reconstituted dried tomatoes)
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup butter, softened
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Finely chop garlic cloves in food processor; add basil, nuts, oil and lemon juice; Process until well blended; Add 1/3c cream cheese, all of parmesan cheese, and pulse until just blended; turn into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Coarsely chop tomatoes in food processor; add tomato paste and blend until mixture is almost smooth; add 1/3c cream cheese and blend well; transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix remaining softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spray 6c straight sided dish (such as a souffle dish or springform pan) with non-stick pan spray, line with plastic wrap (I line pan with at least two layers of it) allowing wrap to drape over the sides.
  • Without worrying about keeping the layers perfect, spread 3/4c cream cheese/butter mixture evenly over prepared dish with a spoon dipped in hot water; top with half of the tomato mixture, then 1/2c of cream cheese mixture, then half the pesto mixture.
  • Repeat layering with 1/2c cream cheese mixture, remaining tomato mixture, 1/2c cream cheese mixture, remaining pesto, then remaining cream cheese mixture; Cover and chill 6hrs or overnight.
  • Invert torta onto serving platter, carefully peel away plastic wrap, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.3, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 213.1, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 4.2

PESTO TORTE



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This fabulous torte can be made without the sun-dried tomatoes. The combination of cream cheese and pesto is mouth-watering. The original recipe comes from Ann Hodgman's Beat This cookbook. I reduced the amount of butter used, and I like to make it in a loaf pan rather than custard cups! You can use basil or artichoke pesto, and I often use dry packed tomatoes but reduce the quantity by half.

Provided by OhMyStars

Categories     Spreads

Time 8h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1 (6 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
1 (1 pint) container refrigerated pesto sauce
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
French bread

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter until well blended.
  • Mix pesto and parmesan cheese in small bowl.
  • Line two 8 oz custard cups (or loaf pan) with plastic wrap.
  • Divide cream cheese mixture into four parts (2 for a loaf) Spoon 1/4 of cream cheese mixture into each custard cup.
  • Sprinkle each with 1/4 of the tomatoes.
  • Spread 1/4 of the pesto mixture over tomatoes.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Fold plastic wrap over each torte, sealing well.
  • Chill overnight until firm.
  • Unmold, remove plastic wrap.
  • Serve with crusty French bread slices.
  • Garnish with chives, parsley, or"whatever" for color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.9, Fat 37.8, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 103.2, Sodium 429.6, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 5.7

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Tips:

- To make a smooth and creamy pesto, use a food processor or blender. Pulse the ingredients until they are finely chopped and well combined. - If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can chop the ingredients by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely. - Use fresh basil for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but the flavor will not be as good. - You can use any type of cheese you like in the torta. Some popular choices include Parmesan, ricotta, and mozzarella. - If you want a vegetarian torta, you can omit the prosciutto. - Serve the torta warm or at room temperature. - The torta can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. ###

Conclusion:

Pesto torta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's perfect for a party or potluck, and it's also a great way to use up leftover pesto. With its creamy pesto filling and flaky crust, pesto torta is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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