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Pesto And Sun Dried Tomato Torta

Pesto And Sun Dried Tomato Torta is built on Cream Cheese, Butter, and Sun Dried Tomatoes Chopped. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 8 oz
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a food processor or with a mixer, blend cream cheese and butter until smooth.

2. 2

   Stir in onion just to blend.

3. 3

   Line a 2-cup bowl with plastic wrap.

4. 4

   Layer 1/3 of the cheese mixture in the bottom.

5. 5

   Spread with 1/2 of the pesto, then 1/2 of the sun dried tomatoes. (Spread each of these right to the edge so the layers can b seen when unmolded).

6. 6

   Add a second layer of cheese.

7. 7

   Spread with remaining pesto, then sun dried tomatoes.

8. 8

   Spread remaining cheese on top.

9. 9

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

10. 10

    Unmold at serving time and remove plastic wrap.

11. 11

    Press pine nuts into surface.

12. 12

    Garnish with fresh basil leaves or parsley sprigs.

13. 13

    NOTES: Serve this spread with crackers or interesting breads.