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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Torta

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Ingredients

8 ounces
light cream cheese, divided
1/3 cup
store-bought pesto
1/2 cup
well-drained, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons
tomato paste
1/8 cup
pine nuts, toasted (optional)

Instructions

Add half (4 ounces) of light cream cheese and 1/3 cup of pesto to small mixing bowl. Beat on LOW speed until blended very well.
Add sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, and remaining light cream cheese to a small food processor and pulse until mixture is well blended.
Line a 2-3 cup souffle dish (or similar) with plastic wrap (enough so plenty is hanging over the sides). Spread half of the pesto mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish. Top with half of the sun-dried tomato mixture, then the remaining pesto mixture. Then spread the remaining sun-dried tomato mixture evenly on top of the final pesto layer. Cover the torta well with the plastic wrap hanging outside the souffle dish. Chill in refrigerator overnight (can be made 2 days ahead).
When ready to serve, unwrap the top of the torta, then invert torta onto a serving platter. Peel off plastic completely. Garnish the top with basil sprigs and toasted pine nuts if desired. Serve with baguette slices and/or crackers.

Reviewed July 16, 2012