*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                           Tree Appetizer Torte
 
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Serving Size  : 25   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Holidays

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Cheesecloth
  32      oz            Cream cheese (4 pkg) -- softened
   8      oz            Goat cheese -- softened
  15      sl            Provolone cheese (3/4 lb)
   1 1/4  c             Prepared pesto
   1      c             Sun-dried tomatoes --
                        - oil-packed, chopped, drained
     1/2  c             Pine nuts -- toasted
                        French bread --
                        - thinly sliced, toasted *

* Brush with olive oil before toasting if desired.
 
Wet a single layer of cheesecloth and squeeze dry. Line pan with
cheesecloth, allowing cloth to extend over sides. Beat cream cheese
and goat cheese until very creamy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Layer
ingredients in prepared pan as follows:

  2 c  Cream cheese mixture
  5 sl Provolone
3/4 c  Pesto
  5 sl Provolone
  1 c  Cream cheese mixture
       Sun-dried tomatoes; chopped
       Pine nuts
  5 sl Provolone
3/4 c  Remaining pesto
  2 c  Remaining cream cheese mixture
 
Fold hanging cheesecloth over top. For the holiday's I like to use my
Wilton's Christmas tree shaped pan to make this in. Refrigerate
several hours or overnight. Unwrap top of mold. Unmold appetizer onto
serving platter; remove cheesecloth. Garnish with roasted red pepper
circles and star at top, fresh basil leaves and additional toasted
pine nuts. Serve with toasted French bread slices.

Yield: 25 Appetizers

 
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