Cheddar, Sage and Walnut Torta

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Cheddar, Sage and Walnut Torta Ingredients

1/2 pound Cream cheese softened	1/2 pound Sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
3 tablespoons Fresh sage chopped	1 cup Walnuts chopped
Whole sage leaves	Whole walnut halves

Instructions for Cheddar, Sage and Walnut Torta

Place the cream cheese in a food processor with the chopped sage leaves. Blend.

Line a 2-cup mold with a double thickness of cheesecloth.

Arrange the whole sage leaves in a decorative pattern on the bottom of the mold.

Add half the cream cheese mixture, then add shredded cheddar, smoothing out the layer and pressing it slightly.

Add the walnuts, again pressing gently.

Smooth the remaining cream cheese mixture over the walnuts.

Fold the ends of the cheesecloth over the top of the torta mixture and press lightly.

Refrigerate the mold overnight.

To unmold, fold back the top of the cheesecloth.

Invert a serving plate on top of the mold and flip them over together.

Lift off the mold and carefully remove the cheesecloth.

Garnish the torta with walnut halves.

Per Serving: 154 Calories; 14g Fat (79.7% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 30mg Cholesterol; 130mg Sodium.

Main Ingredient: CheeseCuisine: American

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