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                     Pesto And Sun Dried Tomato Torta

Recipe By     : Good Friends Cookbook
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Spreads
                Good Friends Cookbook

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8      Oz            Pkg. Cream Cheese
     1/2  C             Butter
     1/2  Sm            Onion -- Chopped
     1/4  C             To 1/2 C Pesto
     1/2  C             Sun Dried Tomatoes -- Chopped
     1/2  C             Toasted Pine Nuts
                        Fresh Basil Leaves Or Parsley Sprigs -- For Garnish

In a food processor or with a mixer, blend cream cheese and butter until
smooth.
Stir in onion just to blend.
Line a 2-cup bowl with plastic wrap.
Layer 1/3 of the cheese mixture in the bottom.
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).
Add a second layer of cheese.
Spread with remaining pesto, then sun dried tomatoes.
Spread remaining cheese on top.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Unmold at serving time and remove plastic wrap.
Press pine nuts into surface.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves or parsley sprigs.

Makes about 2 cups


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NOTES : Serve this spread with crackers or interesting breads.