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                          Tree Appetizer Torte

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Serving Size  : 25   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Holidays

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       Cheesecloth
  4      Pkgs.         (8 Oz.Each) Cream Cheese -- softened
  8      Oz.           Goat Cheese -- softened
 15      Slices        Provolone Cheese (Approx.3/4 Lb.)
  1 1/4  Cups          Prepared Pesto
  1      Cup           Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Oil-Packed -- chopped and
drained
    1/2  Cup           Pine Nuts -- toasted
                       Thinly Sliced French Bread, Toasted
                       (Brush With Olive Oil Before Toasting If
                       Desired)

Wet a single layer of cheesecloth and squeeze dry.  Line pan with
cheesecloth, allowing cloth to extend over sides.  Beat cream cheese and
goat cheese until very creamy and smooth, about 3 minutes.  Layer
ingredients in prepared pan as follows:
2 cups cream cheese mixture
5 slices provolone
3/4 cup pesto
5 slices provolone
a cup cream cheese mixture
chopped sun-dried tomatoes
pine nuts
5 slices provolone
3/4 cup (remaining pesto)
2 cups (remaining) cream cheese mixture

Fold hanging cheesecloth over top.  (For the holiday's I like to use my
Wilton's Christmas tree shaped pan to make this in)  Refrigerate several
hours or overnight.  Unwrap top of mold.  Unmold appetizer onto serving
platter; remove cheesecloth.  Garnish with roasted red pepper circles and
star at top, fresh basil leaves and additional toasted pine nuts.  Serve
with toasted French bread slices.
Makes 25 appetizer-size servings.

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