Recipes · Appetizers
Italian Torte with Pesto & Toasted Walnuts
From the featureThanksgiving at Edisto
- Chef / source
- Jeannie Harrell
- Serves
- 24
- Meal
- Appetizers, Desserts, Sweets, Snacks
Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz. goat cheese
- 1/2 lb. unsalted butter, softened
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped, then measured
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Method
Beat first three ingredients at medium speed with electric mixer until fluffy. Flavor to taste with salt and pepper.
Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving enough over edges to fold over bottom of torte. Layer one-third of the cheese mixture, one-third of the pesto, and one-third of the tomatoes. Repeat, ending with cheese mixture.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. When ready to serve, invert onto serving platter and sprinkle with walnuts.
