Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  12            ounces  cream cheese or reduced fat cream cheese -- room temperature
     3/4           cup  ricotta cheese
     3/4           cup  butter -- room temperature
     1/2           cup  verdi pesto sauce
                        assorted crackers and breads

Preparation:

Line deep 6-cup bowl with plastic wrap. Blend cream cheese, ricotta cheese and butter in processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread 1/3 of cheese mixture in prepared bowl. Spoon 1/2 of pesto over. Spread 1/2 of remaining cheese over pesto. Top with remaining pesto, then top that layer with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Uncover torte and unmold onto serving platter. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers and breads. Prep Time: 10 minutes Freeze Time: 4 hours Makes: 8 servings This appetizer is perfect for big parties, especially since it can be made a day ahead. I like to make it in a glass bowl, so my guests can see the pretty layers.

Nutritional Information:

1541 Calories (kcal); 162g Total Fat; (92% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 466mg Cholesterol; 1560mg Sodium