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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Azgor Ali
[email protected]This recipe was a fail. I followed the instructions exactly, but the torta came out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
LakiX
[email protected]This torta was a total flop for me. The bread was soggy and the cheese was rubbery. I think I may have overcooked it.
Sarah blessing
[email protected]I thought this recipe was good, but I found the cheese to be a bit bland. Next time, I'll try using a different type of cheese or adding some herbs to the filling.
Usman Sial
[email protected]This torta was a bit too heavy for my taste, but I think it would be great for a party or potluck. The flavors were all there, and the presentation was beautiful.
Brym Deen
[email protected]I've been wanting to make a cheese torta for a while now, and I'm so glad I finally tried this recipe. It was simple to follow and the torta turned out perfectly. I love the combination of basil and tomatoes.
Mary Bety
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more challenging than others I've tried, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a delicious and beautiful dish that impressed my guests.
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[email protected]The basil and tomato layered cheese torta was an excellent choice for dinner. It's a great recipe that was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. Highly recommended!
Ange Grayson
[email protected]This torta was so easy to make and turned out so well! I was worried it would be too heavy, but it was actually very light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tanvir Mahtab
[email protected]I've never been a huge fan of tomatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of tomatoes with the creamy cheese and crispy bread was delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Sbo Tha
[email protected]This was the best tomato and basil recipe I've tried! The flavors of the fresh basil and ripe tomatoes were so bright and flavorful. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again soon.