Olive Pesto And Bruschetta Cheese Torta Recipes

PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with pesto; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

OLIVE, PESTO AND BRUSCHETTA CHEESE TORTA

Steps:

• Place pesto in a strainer set over a bowl. Let oil drain for 15 minutes; discard oil. Place bruschetta in a strainer set over a bowl. Let juice drain for 15 minutes. Using back of spoon, gently press tomatoes to remove any remaining juice; discard juice.
• Combine olives and garlic in small bowl. Place cream cheese and goat cheese in large mixer bowl. Beat until fluffy.
• Line 1-quart bowl with 2 sheets of plastic wrap that are large enough to allow a generous overhang on all sides of the bowl and covers all of the inside surface of the bowl.
• Spread about 1/3 cup cheese mixture evenly over bottom of prepared bowl. Top with all of olive mixture, spreading evenly. Drop 1/2 cup cheese mixture by spoonfuls over olive mixture and spread gently to cover olives. Top with pesto, spreading evenly. Drop 1/2 cup cheese mixture by spoonfuls over pesto and spread gently to cover pesto. Top with bruschetta, spreading evenly. Drop remaining cheese mixture over bruschetta and spread gently to cover bruschetta. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
• To serve: Remove plastic wrap from top of bowl and invert serving plate over bowl. Turn over and remove bowl; peel off remaining plastic wrap. Top may be smoothed with a knife before serving. Top with basil. Serve with crackers.

CHEESE & OLIVE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Mix the first 8 ingredients (this can be done the day ahead and refrigerated).
• Cut the baguette into 1" slices.
• Butter one side.
• Arrange on a cookie sheet, buttered side up.
• Divde the Mixture among the slices and spread.
• Bake in 350f oven for about 15 minutes and the cheese has melted.

BRUSCHETTA WITH OLIVE PASTE, PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Char red bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Seal roasted bell peppers in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed bell peppers. Cut bell peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat) or preheat broiler. Grill bread until golden brown, watching closely so that bread does not burn, about 2 minutes per side. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with 1 generous teaspoon olivada. Top with bell peppers, then cheese. Season with pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

PESTO, OLIVE, AND ROASTED-PEPPER GOAT CHEESE TORTA

Steps:

• Drain pesto in a small fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl 15 minutes, then discard excess oil.
• Lightly oil loaf pan and line with a sheet of plastic wrap large enough to allow a generous overhang on all 4 sides.
• Blot peppers well between paper towels to remove excess liquid.
• Spread about one fourth (1/2 cup) of cheese evenly over bottom of loaf pan and top with all of pesto, spreading evenly. Drop 1/2 cup cheese by tablespoons over pesto and spread gently to cover pesto.
• Top with chopped peppers, spreading evenly. Drop another 1/2 cup cheese by tablespoons over peppers and spread gently to cover peppers.
• Spread olive paste evenly on top, then drop remaining cheese by tablespoons over olive paste, spreading gently to cover olive paste. Cover pan with another sheet of plastic wrap and chill at least 8 hours.
• Remove plastic wrap from top of pan and invert torta onto a serving plate, then peel off remaining plastic wrap. Let torta stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.

FRESH MOZZARELLA PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil. Set aside.
• Place ciabatta rolls on a baking sheet with cut sides facing up. Brush with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with 1/4 cup asiago cheese, and broil 2 minutes, or until golden.
• Spread each roll half with 1 tablespoon pesto, and top with 4 slices of fresh mozzarella. Divide tomatoes evenly over mozzarella, and top with remaining asiago cheese. Serve.