Three-Layer Cheese Torta

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened and divided
• 3 Tbsp pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped
• 2 tsp olive juice
• 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 2-oz jar diced pimiento, drained
• 1 tsp grated onion
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• Assorted crackers

Details

Servings 18

Preparation

Step 1

Beat 1 package cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; stir in olives and olive juice. Spread olive mixture into bottom of a plastic wrap-lined 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.

Beat 1 package cream cheese at medium speed until creamy; add mayonnaise and Cheddar cheese, beating until blended. Stir in diced pimiento and grated onion; spread over olive mixture.

Beat remaining package cream cheese and butter at medium speed until creamy; add garlic and Italian seasoning, beating until blended. Spread over pimiento mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours or until firm. Invert onto a serving platter; remove plastic wrap. Serve with crackers.