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Italian Torte

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"This is a wonderful mix of pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and cream cheese formed into an attractive torte-like dome. You can't go wrong with this recipe. "
Italian Torte Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 24 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 4 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 10 slices provolone cheese
  • 8 ounces pesto

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a small saucepan of water to boil. Turn off heat. Place sun-dried tomatoes in the water and cover for 5 minutes. Drain and finely chop.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and garlic.
  3. Line a medium bowl or loaf pan with a large piece of dampened cheese cloth. Layer with 1/3 of the provolone cheese. Spread with 1/2 the pesto. Pour in 1/2 the cream cheese and garlic mixture. Layer with 1/2 the sun-dried tomatoes. Layer with 1/3 provolone, remaining pesto, remaining cream cheese and garlic mixture and remaining sun-dried tomatoes. Top with remaining provolone cheese.
  4. Pull cheese cloth around the layered mixture and gently press into a bowl to mold and remove excess oil. Chill in the refrigerator 3 to 4 hours. Remove cheese cloth and turn upside down onto a large dish to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2003 by ANNIE222 
This is a fantastic recipe that I have used several times, all with great success. Everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on may 1, 2003 by Janie B 
Terrific appetizer! Served at a Italian wine tasting and was asked for recipe by all! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2009 by Capn Matt 
My first attempt ended in disaster as I knocked the large glass bowl I was using to mold the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 10, 2003 by tlee 
I made this for the first time for a holiday party - it was a hit - made it again recently for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 17, 2003 by DILEO4 
This is dynamite! I made a half-batch with only 3 slices of provolone - I thought I had more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2008 by teni 
I am giving this a 5 because everyone at the party I brought it to raved about it. I did like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 10, 2003 by JGASKA 
We had an Italian dinner theme for a family reunion and this spread was a big hit. Several... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2009 by Koriekiss 
this was amazing, the hit of the party! The flavors blended so well together, I am sure I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 18, 2008 by Miko's Chef 
The presentation was beautiful -- it was so tasty. I have had the recipe as cited at a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 22, 2009 by cookin'mama 
This is an excellent appetizer with a flavor that belies the amount of time that goes into... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Italian Torte

Servings Per Recipe: 32

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 124

  • Total Fat: 10.7g
  • Cholesterol: 24mg
  • Sodium: 232mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 5.1g

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