Pesto Torta (Layered Spread) Recipe
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Pesto Torta (Layered Spread)

"A super cream cheese and pesto spread. Very simple, but a great flavor combination. It looks very pretty for Christmas parties. Serve with crackers or bread."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
3 Hrs 15 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup pesto
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers

Directions

  1. Slice each block of cream cheese lengthwise. Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap. Place one strip of cream cheese between two layers of plastic wrap. Flatten the cheese with a rolling pin until it is the same size as the loaf pan's bottom. Place the cream cheese into the loaf pan. Spread pesto (about 1/4 inch thick) over the cream cheese. Repeat this process until all of the pesto and cream cheese has been used. The final layer should be cream cheese. Fold the plastic wrap over the final layer, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  2. When you are ready to serve, gently remove the torta from the loaf pan. Unwrap the plastic wrap. Place drained, roasted red peppers over the top of the torta.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 364 | Total Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 72mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2004 by Spongebob7 
This is a delicious recipe. I have had a slightly more complex version that is also layered... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by Perri Pender 
Prepared this and numerous other recipes from this site for a 50th wedding anniversary party.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2007 by GRLUIGI60 
Excellent Italian spread! Amazing flavor! I made this for a friend's Italian-themed birthday... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2008 by kfred04 
To make it even simpler, I used one block of cream cheese, cutting a zig zag pattern through... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2004 by Princesstomato 
This recipe got raves..I added a few pine nuts and layered the roasted peppers in the torte as... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2004 by TMCKENZIE 
This was a wonderful appetizer. After slicing the cream cheese, I just smashed the slices to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2008 by Beth 
I made this as a app. for an Itilian dinner at my home. I doubled the cream cheese and added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by TML0701 
Good flavor but very oily so when I took it out of the form it just fell into a big lump. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2008 by Jennifer C. 
Five stars for an easy, impressive appetizer. I halved the recipe for a group of 6 - I did... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2006 by PROZA 
I have made this several times for parties and I NEVER have any left over! People always ask... MORE

 
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