Cheddar, Sage, and Walnut Torta

6 hours Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

416 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	pound	cream cheese	softened
3	tablespoons	sage leaves	fresh, chopped
1/2	pound	cheddar cheese, very old, sharp	shredded
1	cup	walnuts	chopped

Directions

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 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 98g

Amount per Serving

Calories 416 83% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.0g	59%
Saturated Fat 17.0g	85%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 81mg	27%
Sodium 347mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 17.0g	35%

Vitamin A	19%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	33%		Iron	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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