Pesto, Salmon and Olive Cream Cheese Torta |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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This 'torta' or terrine is strikingly beautiful and really delicious. Will definitely be the talk of your next gathering, with people wanting more and more. Ingredients:
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature |
1 cup butter, room temperature |
6 ounces purchased pesto sauce |
5 ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped |
4 ounces chopped black olives |
Directions:
1. Beat 2 1/2 packages (20 oz) cream cheese and butter in large bowl until blended.
2. Mix 1/2 package (4 oz) cream cheese and pesto in small bowl.
3. Mix 1/2 package cream cheese and salmon in small bowl.
4. Mix 1/2 package cream cheese and olives in small bowl.
5. Line 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, overlapping edges generously.
6. Spread 1/4 of butter mixture in bottom of pan.
7. Spread pesto mixture over.
8. Drop 1/3 of butter mixture over by teaspoons, spreading gently to cover.
9. Spread salmon mixture over.
10. Drop 1/2 of butter mixture over by teaspoons; spreading gently to cover.
11. Spread olive mixture over.
12. Cover with remaining butter mixture.
13. Fold plastic wrap over to enclose; press firmly to compact.
14. Chill until cold and firm; atleast 6 hours and up to 3 days.
15. Turn out onto platter.
16. Serve with assorted crackers and breads.
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