Description
A vibrant and healthy savory appetizer featuring a layered cold mold of whipped cream cheese crumbled feta and unsalted butter infused with fresh basil and minced garlic filled with a middle layer of sun-dried tomatoes and shaven Parmesan coated in chopped walnuts and pine nuts.
Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese.
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4 oz feta cheese.
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4 tbsp unsalted butter.
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2 cloves garlic minced.
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3 tbsp fresh basil chopped.
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1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes.
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3 tbsp grated Parmesan.
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1/3 cup chopped walnuts.
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1/3 cup chopped pine nuts.
Instructions
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Mash the softened cream cheese crumbled feta block and unsalted butter blocks inside a deep glass mixing bowl until a smooth paste forms.
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Fold the minced garlic pulp paste and fine chopped fresh basil leaves into the dairy cream stirring for 1 minute until distributed.
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Combine the fine chopped sun-dried tomatoes and shaven Parmesan cheese grains inside a separate glass basin to form the middle layer.
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Line a small deep ceramic ramekin dish or springform pan cleanly with a wide sheet of plastic wrap letting the edges hang over.
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Press half of the chopped walnuts and pine nuts into the pan floor spread half of the cheese layer down add the tomato middle layer top with cheese and finish with nuts.
Notes
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Allowing the layered torte mold to solidify completely inside the refrigerator for 2 entire hours is the secret to a professional-grade clean slice for this Cheese Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Torte.
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Calcium-heavy cultured dairy bases provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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This chilled holiday party appetizer spread is naturally pork-free and wine-free for simple afternoon terrace luncheons.
- Prep Time: ~ 20 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 0 mins.
- Category: Appetizer.
- Method: Cold Molding.
- Cuisine: Traditional Northern Italian Farmhouse.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 thick sliced torte vertical wedge section with 3 crostini.
- Calories: ~ 280 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 2 g.
- Sodium: ~ 310 mg.
- Fat: ~ 26 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 14 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 12 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 6 g.
- Fiber: ~ 1 g.
- Protein: ~6 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 55 mg.
Keywords: Cheese Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Torte, Layered Cheese Molds, Stunning Appitizer Recipes, Chilled Savory Tortes, Mediterranean Nightshade Dips, New York Recipe.