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Basil Cheese Torte

Here's how you make Basil Cheese Torte
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 3h
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR PESTO
  • 3 cups fresh basil
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts (coarsely chopped)
  • FOR CHEESE LAYER
  • 11 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt, 1 dash
  • Tabasco sauce (2 dashes)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts (coarsely chopped)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Line a round bowl with waxed paper.

  • Step 2: Using pesto ingredients make a very thick pesto in your food processor.

  • Step 3: Thoroughly combine all ingredients in the cheese layer.

  • Step 4: Divide the mixtures into thirds and alternate layers in a round bowl or pan ending with cheese Refrigerate for several hours, then unmold and serve.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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