Shelly's Recipe

HERB CHEESE TORTA

Category: Cheese

1 cup butter, softened
4 (8-oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 (10-oz) pkg extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp minced fresh chives
1 tbsp minced fresh tarragon
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tsp minced fresh thyme
Garnish: toasted pine nuts, fresh basil
Assorted crackers

Line an 8-inch springform pan with plastic wrap.I n a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in cheese and next 6 ingredients until well blended. Spread cheese mixture into prepared pan, pressing firmly into sides. Cover, and chill for at least 8 hours.

Remove sides of springform pan. Invert torta onto a serving platter; remove bottom of pan and plastic wrap. Press toasted pine nuts into sides of torta, if desired. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers.