When you're looking for a delicious and savory cheese torte, "Torta di Formaggio" stands out as an Italian classic. This traditional recipe combines creamy cheeses, eggs, herbs, and seasonings to create a rich and flavorful filling that is baked in a flaky pastry crust.
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TORTA DI FORMAGGIO
This is a great and tasty dip or spread for just about anything...crackers, baguette slices. It makes just enough for a great party food.
Provided by Chill
Categories Spreads
Time 30m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cream cheese and butter in a mixer until smooth.
- Line a terrine with plastic wrap and spread a thin layer of mixture over bottom.
- Place in freezer until firm.
- Cover with a thin layer of tomatoes,then cheese, chill again.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto and then repeat layers until terrine is filled, ending with cheese.
- Chill until firm, unmold and top with tomato rose, using basil as leaves and chives (or green onions) as stems.
- Yield is approximate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1350.4, Fat 138, SaturatedFat 82.4, Cholesterol 370.1, Sodium 1176.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 17
RICOTTA TART: TORTA DI RICOTTA
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the pasta frolla: Combine sugar, butter, egg, milk, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and mix well. Fold in the flour but do not over mix; make sure that the mixture remains cool and does not become pasty. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes, or until firm.
- For the Ricotta Filling: Place the ricotta in a large bowl stir in the sugar, then the eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla being careful not to over mix.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut off 1/2 of the pasta frolla and reserve. Roll 1/2 of the dough into a 14-inch disc and line a 9-inch cake pan with it. Allow the dough to hang over the edge of the pan. Roll out the reserved dough into a 10-inch circle. Reserve. Pour the ricotta filling into the crust base. Lay the reserved 10-inch circle of dough on the top of the filling. Trim the excess so there is a 1/2 to 3/4-inch overhang. Take the flap of dough left on the edge of the ring and roll it on itself so that it rests completely within the pan.
- In a small bowl, beat together the egg with a pinch of salt and a few drops of water to make an egg wash. Brush the surface of the torta with the beaten egg mixture. Place the torta in the lower third of the oven and bake for about 45 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan. Serve warm, or at room temperature.
TORTA DI FORMAGGIO (SAVORY CHEESE TORTE)
This is something I came up with while trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my ricotta cheese from a lasagna that I made earlier! It is just as good as a vegetarian dish by omitting the lard-based crust and sausage. I have made this several times and get rave reviews every time!
Provided by Charles Thomas
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Fit each pie pastry into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Prick each crust several times with a fork.
- Bake crusts in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
- Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer sausage to a large mixing bowl.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir zucchinis, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper in butter until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrots, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes more. Drain any excess moisture from the vegetable mixture.
- Divide vegetable mixture into 2 even portions. Spread about half of one portion of the vegetable mixture into the bottom of each pie crust. Spread half the sausage over each vegetable layer. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese mixture evenly over the sausage layer.
- Beat eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a wire whisk attachment. Switch speed to high and slowly stream cream into the eggs while beating; beat for 3 minutes. Add ricotta cheese, sea salt, oregano, basil, garlic and herb seasoning blend, and garlic powder to the egg mixture; beat until smooth. Pour about half the mixture into each pie shell and top with remaining vegetable mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 129.3 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 904.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
TORTA DI FORMAGGIO (SAVORY CHEESE TORTE)
This is something I came up with while trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my ricotta cheese from a lasagna that I made earlier! It is just as good as a vegetarian dish by omitting the lard-based crust and sausage. I have made this several times and get rave reviews every time!
Provided by Charles Thomas
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Fit each pie pastry into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Prick each crust several times with a fork.
- Bake crusts in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
- Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer sausage to a large mixing bowl.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir zucchinis, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper in butter until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrots, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes more. Drain any excess moisture from the vegetable mixture.
- Divide vegetable mixture into 2 even portions. Spread about half of one portion of the vegetable mixture into the bottom of each pie crust. Spread half the sausage over each vegetable layer. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese mixture evenly over the sausage layer.
- Beat eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a wire whisk attachment. Switch speed to high and slowly stream cream into the eggs while beating; beat for 3 minutes. Add ricotta cheese, sea salt, oregano, basil, garlic and herb seasoning blend, and garlic powder to the egg mixture; beat until smooth. Pour about half the mixture into each pie shell and top with remaining vegetable mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 129.3 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 904.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
ITALIAN SAVORY TORTE
Make and share this Italian Savory Torte recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Keri Lenore
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 1 torte, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat neufchatel, parmesan, milk, and garlic with electric mixer until creamy.
- Spread cheese mixture evenly over bottom of clear glass serving dish.
- Spread pesto over cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle with tomatoes, olives, and pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.5, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 157.5, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.5
ELEGANT CHEESE TORTE
Rich and creamy, this eye-catching torte makes quite an impression. Every time I take it to a party, it receives rave reviews!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 24-30 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Remove 3-1/2 cups to a small bowl; stir in pepper and set aside. Fold olives into the remaining cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly over the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside., In another large bowl, beat cheddar cheese, cider and paprika on low speed for 1 minute. Beat on high until almost smooth. Spread half over olive layer. Top with peppered cheese mixture. Top with remaining cheddar mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 6 hours or until firm., Place on serving plate and remove sides of pan. Press pecans into top; garnish with additional olives or grapes if desired. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use a combination of hard and soft cheeses: A combination of hard and soft cheeses will give your torta di formaggio a variety of flavors and textures. Some good options include Parmesan, cheddar, ricotta, mozzarella, and cream cheese.
- Don't overbeat the eggs: Overbeating the eggs will make the torta di formaggio tough. Beat them just until they are well combined.
- Bake the torta di formaggio in a water bath: Baking the torta di formaggio in a water bath will help to prevent it from cracking.
- Let the torta di formaggio cool completely before serving: Let the torta di formaggio cool completely before serving so that it has time to set.
- Top the torta di formaggio with your favorite toppings: Once the torta di formaggio has cooled, top it with your favorite toppings such as fresh herbs, vegetables, or meats.
Conclusion:
Torta di formaggio is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover cheese. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a torta di formaggio recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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