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Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Pesto Torta Recipe

Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Pesto Torta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 oz goat cheese, at room temp
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, at room temp
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tbsp tomato paste
3/4 cup drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil, finely chopped
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
2/3 cup pesto sauce (a thicker pesto is best so that it will hold it's shape)
fresh basil leaves or parsley sprig, for garnishing
toasted baguette , slices for serving

Directions:

Mix goat cheese and cream cheese in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine goat-cream cheese mixture with the sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and vinegar in a separate bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (again).
Line a 2-cup ramekin or a small bowl with plastic wrap, extending the wrap over the sides. spray the plastic wrap with vegetable oil cooking spray. Spread half the goat-cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of the ramekin. Cover with pesto, then with the cheese tomato mixture. top with remaining goat cheese mixture. Fold wrap over the final cheese layer and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 1/2 hours.
Invert the torta onto a platter and peel off the plastic wrap. Garnish with basil and serve with baguette slices.
**The torta can be made 2days ahead and refrigerated. This torta can be so gorgeous if you pay attention to making clean, well defined layers.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	153.84 Kcal (644 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.93g	18%
Cholesterol	17.81mg	6%
Sodium	185.42mg	8%
Potassium	188.81mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.05g	2%
Sugars	0.91g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	4%
Protein	6.43g	13%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	15%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	169.6mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	371.88 Kcal (1557 kJ)
Calories from fat	259.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.84g	18%
Cholesterol	43.04mg	6%
Sodium	448.22mg	8%
Potassium	456.42mg	4%
Total Carbs	14.63g	2%
Sugars	2.19g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	4%
Protein	15.53g	13%
Vitamin C	21.2mg	15%
Iron	1.3mg	3%
Calcium	409.9mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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