Layered Cheese Torta with Basil, Chives and Herbs

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== Description ==
A TNT recipe contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: With Love from Darling's Kitchen
== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup butter, softened (1 stick)
* 2 cups grated Swiss cheese (8 oz)
* 2 to 3 tbsp finely chopped chives
* 1 pkg. cream cheese, softened (8 oz)
* ½ tbsp sweet basil flakes
* ¼ tbsp oregano flakes
* ⅛ tbsp garlic powder
* 2 sprinkle cayenne pepper (just a pinch)
* ¼ cup pine nuts (optional, but recommended)
== Directions ==
# Beat butter until creamy.
# Beat in Swiss cheese and chopped chives and beat until thoroughly blended.
# Set aside.
# In another bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy.
# Beat in the remaining ingredients until blended.
# Line a 2 cups mold (without a hole in the center) with plastic wrap.
# Now layer evenly half the Swiss cheese mixture and half the cream cheese mixture, using a piece of plastic wrap to help you press the mixture into the designs of the mold.
# Repeat layers.
# Cover top with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
# To unmold, remove plastic cover, invert onto a serving platter and carefully peel off plastic lining.
# Sound like a whole production, but lining the mold with plastic wrap, makes unmolding incredibly simple.
# Decorate top with fresh minced chives and surround with lemon slices.
# Serve with gland soda crackers, or thin slices of crusty Italian bread.
# Serves 8 as an appetizer.
== Notes ==
Gorgonzola may be substitute for the Swiss cheese. Can be prepared 2 or 3 days earlier and stored in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Can be served at the end of the meal with fresh fruit....just lovely.
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
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Category:Swiss cheese Recipes
Category:Pine nut Recipes
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