Cheese Torte that Makes Wisconson Proud

From Shirley Evans
Use our Blender Pesto Recipe from the Sauce section of this recipe book or use store bought pesto.

This is great with cracker but serve with crostini and you will always be pleased.
It's a favorite at neighborhood gatherings

11 oz. goat cheese
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/3 cup roasted red bell pepper, chopped
16 oz cream cheese
7 oz. pesto (see Blender Pesto recipe)
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
non-stick cooking spray

With non-stick cooking spray, grease 8"spring-form pan.  Line with plastic wrap; spray wrap.

In large bowl, blend cheeses.
Divide in thirds.
Stir the pesto into one, the peppers into the other and leave one plain.
In prepared pan, layer mixtures, first the plain cheese layer, then the pesto layer and last the pepper layer.  Cover; chill at least 4 hours.  Remove pan side.  Invert torte onto platter.  Press nuts into sides.
Serve with crostini or crackers.