Ingredients
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Directions
Basil and Cheese Torta, This is a great appetizer to make now while basil is plentiful and stash in the freezer to use all year I pull one out of the freezer when I need something quick for a dinner party appetizer or potluck Use 6 or 10 oz custard cups, How can I print this out? Thank you!
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Steps
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1
Done
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With Electric Mixer, Beat Cream Cheese and Butter Until Smooth, Scraping Sides of Bowl as Needed. |
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2
Done
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Set Aside. |
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3
Done
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Prepare Pesto: in a Blender or Food Processor, Whirl to a Paste the Basil, Parmesan or Romano Cheese, and Olive Oil. |
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4
Done
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Stir in Pine Nuts. |
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5
Done
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Set Aside. |
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6
Done
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Cut Cheesecloth Squares About 10-12" Square to Line Custard Cups (it Needs to Be Able to Cover the Bottom, Go Up the Sides and Still Have Some to Fold Over the Top of the Torta). |
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7
Done
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If You Use the Really Loose Weave Stuff (standard Grocery Store Cheesecloth), You'll Need Two Pieces Per Custard Cup. |
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8
Done
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Moisten the Cheesecloth With Water, Wring Dry and Lay Two Sheets Out Flat on Top of Each Other. |
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9
Done
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Smoothly Line Your Custard Cups With the Cheesecloth (this Can Be a Bit Tricky, but It Doesn't Have to Be Perfectly Smooth). |
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10
Done
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With Your Fingers or a Flexible Rubber Spatula, Spread a Thin Layer (about 1/2 Inch) of the Cheese Mixture in a Lined Custard Cup. |
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11
Done
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Cover With 1/4-/12 Inch Pesto. |
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12
Done
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Put Another Layer of Cheese. |
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13
Done
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If You Can, Do Another Layer of Pesto and Cheese, So You End Up With 3 Cheese Layers and 2 Pesto Layers. |
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14
Done
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Two Layers of Cheese and One of Pesto Works If That's the Way It Comes Out. |
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15
Done
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Fold the Ends of the Cheesecloth Neatly Over the Top of the Torta and Press Down Lightly With Fingers. |
