California Torte

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (can use reduced fat)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces feta cheese
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons pesto sauce
• 1/3 cup roasted red pepper, drained and chopped
• additional red pepper, strips (garnish)

Recipe

• 1 line a one-quart dish with plastic wrap.
• 2 place the garlic and cheeses in a food processor, and process.
• 3 add oil and thyme, and process again until well combined.
• 4 spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture in the dish.
• 5 then spread the pesto over the cheese.
• 6 spread another 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the pesto.
• 7 next, layer with the chopped red peppers.
• 8 finish with the final layer of cheese.
• 9 cover and chill at least 2 hrs.
• 10 when ready to serve, unmold onto serving plate and garnish with additional red pepper strips, and fresh herbs (thyme or basil) if desired.
• 11 serve with crackers or raw veggies.