Three Color Cheesy Appetizer Terrine Recipes

THREE CHEESE CROSTINI APPETIZER

Steps:

• Position an oven rack 5 to 6 inches from the broiler element. Preheat the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• In a small bowl gently toss the tomatoes, shallots, 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and vinegar together. Spread out the mixture on the prepared baking sheet. Set the baking sheet on a rack under the broiler element. Broil until the tomatoes begin to show a few black spots, about 4 minutes with oven door closed. Turn the mixture, using a spatula, and broil 3 minutes longer with the oven door closed. Remove from the oven and transfer the mixture with a slotted spoon to a small bowl; set the bowl aside until needed. Retain the broiler heat on high.
• While the tomatoes are broiling, combine the ricotta, blue cheese, pesto, 1/2 teaspoon salt, lemon juice and lemon peel in a medium bowl.
• Arrange the baguette slices on a large baking sheet and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Put the baking sheet on the rack under the broiler element and broil until golden, about 1 minute or so per side, watching carefully. Remove from oven.
• To assemble, season the tomato mixture with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and peppercorns, then stir in the basil. Spread some of the ricotta mixture over each crostini. Top with the tomato/onion mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheese, dividing all the ingredients equally among the slices. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

ITALIAN CHEESE TERRINE

Steps:

• For sauce: Drain whole tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
• Chop tomatoes and set aside.
• Cook onion and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
• Stir in chopped tomato, 1/4 cup reserved juice, bay leaves, sugar and basil; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 3-5 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat.
• Remove and discard bay leaves; stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• For terrine: Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with mixer until creamy.
• Add parmesan and pesto; beat until smooth.
• Set mixture aside.
• Line a 3-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap, allowing edges to overhang 6-7 inches.
• Diagonally cut 5 slices Muenster cheese in half; arrange cheese triangles in bowl, slightly overlapping to line bowl.
• Spread half of cream cheese mixture over cheese; top with half of basil-tomato sauce.
• Cut 2 slices Muenster cheese in half crosswise; arrange cheese rectangles over tomato mixture.
• Repeat with remaining cream cheese mixture, basil-tomato sauce and 2 slices Muenster cheese cut into rectangles.
• Fold plastic wrap over layers, sealing securely; place a heavy object on top to compact layers.
• Chill at least 8 hours or up to 3 days.
• To serve: Invert terrine onto a serving platter, peel off plastic wrap.

TRIPLE-LAYER VEGETABLE TERRINE

Steps:

• Lightly grease an 8x4-in. loaf pan. Line with parchment and grease the paper; set aside. In a skillet, saute the carrots in butter until tender; cool slightly. , Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Add the egg, egg yolk, cream, sugar, nutmeg and allspice. Cover and process until well combined; set aside., For broccoli layer, place 1 in. of water in a small saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. , Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Add the egg, butter, cream, nutmeg and salt. Cover and process until well combined; set aside., For potato layer, in a skillet, saute potatoes and onion in butter until tender; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and process until well combined., Spread carrot mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Top with broccoli and potato layers. Place pan in a larger baking pan. Fill larger pan with boiling water to a depth of 1 in. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter; remove parchment. With a sharp knife, cut into slices.

THREE COLOR CHEESY APPETIZER TERRINE

Steps:

• Equipment needed: loaf pan (5 ¾ X 3 ½ X 2 ¼), plastic wrap, rubber spatula OR pastry bag with 1A tip or a 1 inch cut, food processor or blender, small sieve.
• Place pesto in a small sieve set over a bowl.
• Let sit for about 30 minutes to drain away excess oil.
• Meanwhile drain oil from tomatoes.
• Pat tomatoes dry with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
• Place tomatoes in small food processor or blender and chop very finely.
• Wash processor or blender.
• Place olives and garlic in small food processor or blender and process until very finely chopped.
• Stir together the cream cheese or Neufchatel cheese with the goat cheese until well blended and smooth.
• Line the loaf pan with plastic wrap, making sure to leave about 6 inches of overhang in all four directions.
• Use two layers of plastic wrap if necessary.
• Using either a pastry bag with large tip (such as 1A) or a 1 inch cut, OR a rubber spatula and a spoon, spread 1/4 of the cheese mixture on the bottom of the loaf pan.
• Top with the drained pesto and spread evenly being careful not to mix with the cheese below.
• Using the same method as before top the pesto with another 1/4 of the cheese mixture being careful to not mix with the pesto.
• Top with the chopped sun dried tomatoes, spreading evenly.
• Top with another 1/4 of the cheese mixture.
• Top that with the chopped olive mixture.
• Top that with the remaining cheese mixture and smooth it out.
• Cover the mixture with the overhanging plastic wrap.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 and up to 24 hours.
• When ready to serve, peel back overhanging plastic wrap and invert onto serving platter.
• Remove plastic wrap.
• Let sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve with various crackers.