Italian Cheese Terrine

"An elegant and festive appetizer. Recipe from Susan Stein. Prep time includes chilling time."
 
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Ready In:
12hrs
Ingredients:
13
Yields:
1 terrine
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ingredients

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directions

  • For sauce: Drain whole tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
  • Chop tomatoes and set aside.
  • Cook onion and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
  • Stir in chopped tomato, 1/4 cup reserved juice, bay leaves, sugar and basil; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 3-5 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves; stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  • For terrine: Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with mixer until creamy.
  • Add parmesan and pesto; beat until smooth.
  • Set mixture aside.
  • Line a 3-cup bowl or mold with plastic wrap, allowing edges to overhang 6-7 inches.
  • Diagonally cut 5 slices Muenster cheese in half; arrange cheese triangles in bowl, slightly overlapping to line bowl.
  • Spread half of cream cheese mixture over cheese; top with half of basil-tomato sauce.
  • Cut 2 slices Muenster cheese in half crosswise; arrange cheese rectangles over tomato mixture.
  • Repeat with remaining cream cheese mixture, basil-tomato sauce and 2 slices Muenster cheese cut into rectangles.
  • Fold plastic wrap over layers, sealing securely; place a heavy object on top to compact layers.
  • Chill at least 8 hours or up to 3 days.
  • To serve: Invert terrine onto a serving platter, peel off plastic wrap.

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  1. This recipe was given to me by a coworker about 10 years ago, and I have made it for the holidays almost every year since. It has become a family tradition that everyone looks forward to. Be prepared to use more than 9 slices of cheese. No matter how many times I make it 9 is never enough. Plus, placing the cheese before assembling the terrine is an art form and any mistakes can be fixed with a well placed piece of cheese. Overall, this recipe both looks good and tastes great - be prepared for many compliments!
     
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