Layered Torte Appetizer
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🥢 Recipe Category: Spreads
🔍 Keywords: Cheese, Vegetable, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Easy
Description:
This delightful Layered Torte Appetizer is a crowd-pleaser, guaranteed to impress your guests with its elegant appearance and delicious taste. Perfect for gatherings, it’s best prepared at least an hour in advance and chilled until serving time. Despite its sophisticated presentation, this recipe is remarkably simple, leaving everyone in awe of its charm. Pair it with “Wheat Thins” crackers for a delightful crunch.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 168.6
- Fat: 15.9g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 49.9mg
- Sodium: 215.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 3.5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Protein: 4.1g
Ingredients:
- 2 packages of cream cheese
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup of black olives
- 1 jar of artichokes
- 1 jar of roasted peppers
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 3 tablespoons of salad dressing mix
Instructions:
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Cream the Cream Cheese: Begin by combining the cream cheese and salad dressing mix in a mixing bowl. Blend them together until smooth and well-incorporated, ensuring a creamy texture that will serve as the base of your torte.
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Prepare the Vegetable Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the artichokes, roasted peppers, minced garlic, chopped parsley, black olives, salt, and black pepper. Stir them gently to ensure the flavors meld together harmoniously, creating a vibrant and flavorful mixture.
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Layering Process: Take a 3-cup bowl and line it with plastic wrap, ensuring that it covers the entire inner surface. Now, begin the layering process by alternating between layers of the cream cheese mixture and the prepared vegetable mixture. Start and end with a layer of cream cheese to create a visually appealing presentation.
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Set and Invert: Once all the layers are carefully arranged, cover the top with plastic wrap, ensuring it’s tightly sealed. Refrigerate the torte for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together and the mixture to set. When ready to serve, carefully invert the bowl onto a serving plate and remove the plastic wrap.
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Garnish and Serve: For the final touch, garnish the top of the torte with additional chopped parsley or sliced black olives for added visual appeal. Serve the layered torte with your choice of crackers or fresh veggie dippers, providing a delightful accompaniment to the creamy, flavorful layers.
This Layered Torte Appetizer is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making it the perfect addition to any gathering or celebration. Enjoy the simplicity and elegance of this dish as you impress your guests with minimal effort and maximum taste!
