Goat Cheese Torte

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb goat cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 ounces jarred basil pesto
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
• 4 ounces jarred sun-dried tomato pesto
• basil sprig

Recipe

• 1 spray a 6-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. cream goat cheese and butter with a mixer at medium speed until very smooth.
• 2 layer one third of the goat cheese mixture, half the basil pesto, half the almonds, and the tomato pesto in pan.
• 3 add half of the remaining goat cheese mixture, the remaining basil pesto, and the remaining almonds.
• 4 top with the remaining goat cheese mixture.
• 5 cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. remove pan sides and place torte on a plate. for peak texture and flavor, let stand 1 hour before serving with crackers. garnish with a basil sprig.