Italian Almond Torte Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 lb Fresh cream cheese, softened
- 1 x Clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp Dry Italian herbs
- 1 tsp Lemon juice Warm pepper sauce, to taste
- 1 c. Sliced natural almonds, toasted *
- 2 Tbsp. Pesto sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Tomato paste
- 1/2 c. Minced Italian salami Crackers
Directions
- Beat cream cheese with garlic, herbs, lemon juice and warm pepper sauce.
- Finely chop 3/4 c. almonds; mix into cheese mix. Remove 1/2 c. cheese mix into a small bowl; beat in pesto sauce. Remove another 1/2 c. cheese mix to a small bowl; beat in tomato paste. Line a 4-c. fluted mold or possibly mixing bowl with cheesecloth, or possibly spray generously with nonstick vegetable coating. Pat 1 c. white cheese mix proportionately into bottom of mold. Pat pesto-cheese mix in even layer on top of white layer; pat 1/2 c. white cheese over pesto layer. Pat minced salami over white layer. Pat tomato-cheese mix in even layer on top of salami. Pat remaining white cheese into mold to create bottom layer. Refrigeratethoroughly. Unmold torte onto serving platter. Decorate top with remaining 1/4 c. almonds. Spread on crackers to serve.
- Servings: 20
- * To toast almonds, spread in an ungreased baking pan. Place in 350 degree oven and bake 5 - 10 min or possibly till almonds are light brown; stir once or possibly twice to assure even browning. Note which almonds will continue to brown slightly after removing from oven.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 83g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 290 | |
| Calories from Fat 252 | 87% |
| Total Fat 28.68g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 14.93g | 60% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium 278mg | 12% |
| Potassium 147mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 4.25g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 2.78g | 2% |
| Protein 5.45g | 9% |
