Taste of Home
Elegant Cheese Torte
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling
YIELD: 24-30 servings.
Rich and creamy, this eye-catching torte makes quite an impression. Every time I take it to a party, it receives rave reviews!
Ingredients
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4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
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1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and chopped
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8 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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3/4 cup apple cider
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2-1/4 teaspoons paprika
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1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
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Grapes and assorted crackers
Directions
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1.
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Remove 3-1/2 cups to a small bowl; stir in pepper and set aside. Fold olives into the remaining cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly over the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
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2.
In another large bowl, beat cheddar cheese, cider and paprika on low speed for 1 minute. Beat on high until almost smooth. Spread half over olive layer. Top with peppered cheese mixture. Top with remaining cheddar mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 6 hours or until firm.
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3.
Place on serving plate and remove sides of pan. Press pecans into top; garnish with additional olives or grapes if desired. Serve with crackers.
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