{"id":508,"date":"2015-12-12T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-12T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/2013\/12\/25\/tomato-basil-torta\/"},"modified":"2015-12-11T23:39:53","modified_gmt":"2015-12-12T06:39:53","slug":"tomato-basil-torta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/tomato-basil-torta\/","title":{"rendered":"Tomato Basil Torta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5701\" src=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-3.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato Basil Torta\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-3.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-3-600x389.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I enjoy sharing Christmas cheer! \u00a0Here&#8217;s a holiday Tomato Basil Torta that you can share with friends, neighbors, or start your New Year&#8217;s Eve party with. \u00a0It&#8217;s a nice change from a traditional cheeseball and so colorful and did I mention delicious?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\">\u00a0Tomato Basil Torta<\/h2>\n<p>Clearly this Tomato Basil Torta can be served anytime of the year. \u00a0I just really love to serve it with my holiday spread. \u00a0It&#8217;s savory and flavorful and I serve it with crackers, or baguette slices . \u00a0It&#8217;s convenient too and it can be made and chilled several days ahead, so it&#8217;s a lifesaver for busy hostesses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5700\" src=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato Basil Torta\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-1-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-1-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-1-1-600x389.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All you need to do is layer it up, so let&#8217;s get started. \u00a0Beat 2 of the packages of softened cream cheese, butter, 1\/2 teaspoon of the salt, and pepper at medium speed with an <a class=\"easyazon-link\" data-cart=\"y\" data-cloak=\"y\" data-identifier=\"B009VUHLHA\" data-locale=\"US\" data-localize=\"y\" data-popups=\"y\" data-tag=\"cheerykitch02-20\" href=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/product\/B009VUHLHA\/US\/cheerykitch02-20\/?cart=y\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>electric mixer<\/strong><\/a> until creamy. Set aside. \u00a0Process dried tomatoes in a <a class=\"easyazon-link\" data-cart=\"y\" data-cloak=\"y\" data-identifier=\"B00004S9EJ\" data-locale=\"US\" data-localize=\"y\" data-popups=\"y\" data-tag=\"cheerykitch02-20\" href=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/product\/B00004S9EJ\/US\/cheerykitch02-20\/?cart=y\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>food processor<\/strong><\/a> until chopped. Add 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, tomato paste, and 1\/4 teaspoon salt; process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Spoon into a bowl, and set aside. Wipe container of food processor clean. \u00a0Process the garlic and next 4 ingredients in the food processor until chopped. Add the Parmesan cheese, remaining 3-ounce package cream cheese, and remaining 1\/4 teaspoon salt; pulse just until blended, stopping to scrape the down sides. \u00a0Spray a <a class=\"easyazon-link\" data-cart=\"y\" data-cloak=\"y\" data-identifier=\"B0000DIX7U\" data-locale=\"US\" data-localize=\"y\" data-popups=\"y\" data-tag=\"cheerykitch02-20\" href=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/product\/B0000DIX7U\/US\/cheerykitch02-20\/?cart=y\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>6-inch springform pan<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with cooking spray. \u00a0Spread 1\/2 cup butter mixture evenly on bottom of springform pan. Layer with half of tomato mixture, 1\/2 cup butter mixture, and half of basil mixture; top with 1\/2 cup butter mixture. Repeat layers with remaining tomato mixture, 1\/2 cup butter mixture, and remaining basil mixture. Top with remaining butter mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; chill at least 8 hours.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5702\" src=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato Basil Torta\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-2-600x389.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\">Run a knife gently around edge of pan to loosen sides. Remove sides of pan; carefully remove bottom of pan, and place layered spread on a serving tray. Garnish, if desired. Serve with crackers or baguette slices.<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5703\" src=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-4.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato Basil Torta\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-4.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-4-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-4-600x389.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"5\">\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-1-1-600x389.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Tomato Basil Torta<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Ren\u00e9e<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERSummary summary\">Enjoy this colorful appetizer torta that is party perfect year-round. You&#8217;ll find it especially lovely starring at your Christmas buffet.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">3\/4 cup butter, softened<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 teaspoon salt, divided<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/4 teaspoon pepper<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 1\/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and divided<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/3 cup tomato paste<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">4 garlic cloves, chopped<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 1\/2 cups firmly packed fresh basil<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/4 cup pine nuts<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Vegetable cooking spray<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Garnishes: fresh rosemary sprigs, sun-dried tomatoes<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Crackers or baguette slices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Beat 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, butter, 1\/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Process dried tomatoes in a food processor until chopped. Add 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, tomato paste, and 1\/4 teaspoon salt; process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Spoon into a bowl, and set aside. Wipe container of food processor clean.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Process garlic and next 4 ingredients in food processor until chopped. Add Parmesan cheese, remaining 3-ounce package cream cheese, and remaining 1\/4 teaspoon salt; pulse just until blended, stopping to scrape down sides.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Spray a 6-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Spread 1\/2 cup butter mixture evenly on bottom of springform pan. Layer with half of tomato mixture, 1\/2 cup butter mixture, and half of basil mixture; top with 1\/2 cup butter mixture. Repeat layers with remaining tomato mixture, 1\/2 cup butter mixture, and remaining basil mixture. Top with remaining butter mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; chill at least 8 hours.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Run a knife gently around edge of pan to loosen sides. Remove sides of pan; carefully remove bottom of pan, and place layered spread on a serving tray. Garnish, if desired. Serve with crackers or baguette slices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3208<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Do you ever invite friends over for an easy party? \u00a0I love to host a game night and ask friends to bring an appetizer or drink to share. \u00a0I add in my favorites and provide the beverages, and keep it simple! \u00a0Enjoy the holidays all!<\/p>\n<p>And here&#8217;s a pin to share. \u00a0Thanks for reading and please like us on Facebook were we share all kinds of great ideas and recipes too!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5704\" src=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-7.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato Basil Torta\" width=\"736\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-7.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-7-172x300.jpg 172w, https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-7-588x1024.jpg 588w, https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-7-600x1045.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cheerykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tomato-Basil-Torta-7-300x523.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I enjoy sharing Christmas cheer! \u00a0Here's a holiday Tomato Basil Torta that you can share with friends, neighbors, or start your New Year's Eve party with. \u00a0It's a nice change from a traditional cheeseball and so colorful and did I mention delicious? 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