Pasadena Star News/December 6, 2005

Layered Goat Cheese Torta

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
3 cups


INGREDIENTS:
1 head garlic olive oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 8 ounces goat cheese, at room temperaute 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
1/3 cup basil pesto



1 Slice top off head of garlic and drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap in foil and roast in a preheated 400-degree oven about 1 hour, until garlic is soft.
2 Meanwhile, in bowl of a free-standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together cheeses. Divide mixture evenly among 3 small bowls. Add sun-dried tomato pesto to one bowl and mix well. Add basil pesto to second bowl, mixing well. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into third bowl. Season all 3 mixtures with salt and pepper, to taste.
3 Line a 3-cup ramekin with dampened cheesecloth, draping excess over rim. Spoon sun-dried tomato pesto mixture into bottom of mold and smooth with a rubber spatula. Top with roasted garlic mixture, and finish with basil, pesto mixture, spreading evenly. Fold excess cheesecloth over top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or longer.
4 To serve, unfold cheesecloth, invert ramekin onto platter, remove and peel away cheesecloth. Serve with crackers or Melba toast.

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