Italian Cheese Terrine

Elevate your appetizer game with this show-stopping Italian Cheese Terrine, a layered masterpiece that combines creamy cheeses, vibrant vegetables, and fresh herbs. Featuring a luscious blend of cream cheese, mascarpone, and goat cheese, this no-bake recipe is artfully layered with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and crunchy toasted pine nuts for a burst of Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Perfect for entertaining, this elegant terrine is chilled overnight to let the bold flavors meld beautifully, making it a stress-free yet impressive addition to your table. Serve with crackers or crostini for an unforgettable starter that’s as delicious as it is visually stunning.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 225 grams Cream cheese (softened)
• 150 grams Mascarpone cheese
• 100 grams Goat cheese
• 80 grams Sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 100 grams Roasted red peppers (drained and finely chopped)
• 15 grams Fresh basil leaves (finely chopped)
• 30 grams Toasted pine nuts
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 sheet Plastic wrap
• 1 piece Loaf pan (approximately 9x5 inches)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, and goat cheese. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly to incorporate the flavors.

Step 3

Line the loaf pan with a large sheet of plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang on all sides to fold over the top later.

Step 4

Spread one-third of the cheese mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan, smoothing it out with a spatula.

Step 5

Sprinkle an even layer of finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the first cheese layer.

Step 6

Spread another one-third of the cheese mixture over the tomato layer, smoothing it out gently.

Step 7

Add a layer of finely chopped roasted red peppers next, pressing them down lightly to create an even layer.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil and toasted pine nuts evenly over the red pepper layer.

Step 9

Top with the remaining one-third of the cheese mixture, smoothing the surface to ensure even layers.

Step 10

Fold the overhanging plastic wrap tightly over the top to seal the terrine.

Step 11

Refrigerate the terrine for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set.

Step 12

When ready to serve, carefully unwrap the plastic wrap from the top and invert the loaf pan onto a serving platter. Gently remove the remaining plastic wrap.

Step 13

Slice the terrine into even portions and serve with crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	843.1 grams (843.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2506

Total Fat 223.60g	287%
Saturated Fat 117.50g	588%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 542mg	181%
Sodium 4487mg	195%
Total Carbohydrate 73.70g	27%
Dietary Fiber 10.00g	36%
Total Sugars 42.10g
Protein 57.10g	114%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 690mg	53%
Iron 11mg	58%
Potassium 3245mg	69%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.4%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 11.6%