Tomato Pesto Torte

Elevate your appetizer game with this luxurious Tomato Pesto Torte—a stunning, no-cook layered spread packed with rich, savory flavors and vibrant colors. This elegant dish combines velvety cream cheese, tangy goat cheese, and silky unsalted butter to create a smooth base, layered with zesty sun-dried tomato pesto and aromatic basil pesto. The torte is chilled to perfection, allowing the bold flavors to meld beautifully, and is then garnished with fresh basil leaves for a sophisticated touch. Perfect for entertaining, this crowd-pleasing recipe pairs wonderfully with crisp crackers or toasted baguette slices. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep time with no cooking required, this irresistible appetizer is as easy to make as it is to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese
• 8 ounces goat cheese
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
• 4 tablespoons basil pesto
• 12 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 1 package crackers or toasted baguette slices

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, goat cheese, and unsalted butter together using a hand mixer until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

Step 2

Line a 6-inch round bowl or dish with plastic wrap, ensuring there is enough overhang to cover the top of the assembled torte.

Step 3

Spread one-third of the cheese mixture evenly into the lined bowl, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 4

Spread 2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomato pesto evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 5

Add another one-third of the cheese mixture over the tomato pesto layer, smoothing it out evenly.

Step 6

Spread 2 tablespoons of basil pesto evenly over the second cheese layer.

Step 7

Top with the final one-third of the cheese mixture, smoothing the surface until even.

Step 8

Fold the plastic wrap over the top to cover the torte completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the torte to set.

Step 9

When ready to serve, unwrap the plastic wrap from the top and invert the torte onto a serving platter. Remove the plastic wrap completely.

Step 10

Garnish the torte with fresh basil leaves for a beautiful presentation.

Step 11

Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1102.4 grams (1102.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4353

Total Fat 349.10g	448%
Saturated Fat 178.50g	893%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.70g
Cholesterol 775mg	258%
Sodium 5192mg	226%
Total Carbohydrate 212.90g	77%
Dietary Fiber 10.20g	36%
Total Sugars 30.80g
Protein 101.90g	204%

Vitamin D 16IU	81%
Calcium 1115mg	86%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 1658mg	35%

*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: 71.4%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 19.3%