Melange Catering’S Raspberry Cheese Torte

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This International appetizer features Cheddar cheese; grated, Finely minced onion, Chopped pecans, Cayenne pepper, To 1/2) mayonnaise. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Melange Catering’S Raspberry Cheese Torte

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 15 Calories: 312.5

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This International appetizer features Cheddar cheese; grated, Finely minced onion, Chopped pecans, Cayenne pepper, To 1/2) mayonnaise. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Assorted unflavored crackersGARNISHFresh raspberries OR Lemon "rose" This is a specialty of Linda West's Melange Catering and one of the Chronicle's most requested recipes.
  2. The recipe was developed with Hellman's brand mayonnaise.
  3. DIRECTIONS:
  4. Place grated cheese in a large bowl and
  5. let stand at room temperature until soft and slightly oily.
  6. Stir in onion, pecans, cayenne, mayonnaise and pepper sauce.
  7. Knead with hands until well blended.
  8. Line a 10-inch pan with plastic wrap.
  9. An indented flan pan is best, but any pan that will unmold to
  10. form a flat surface on top may be used.
  11. Press cheese mixture firmly into pan.
  12. Cover top with additional plastic wrap and press mixture again to mold firmly.
  13. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until cheese is firm again.
  14. To serve, unmold torte onto serving dish.
  15. Spread top with preserves and garnish with fresh raspberries or a lemon rose.
  16. Serve with assorted crackers (best if unflavored style).
  17. The torte can be made ahead, but preserves should not be
  18. spread on top more than 1 hour before serving

Nutrition Facts

Servings 15

Amount Per Serving
Calories 312.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.7g43%
Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
Cholesterol 44.8mg15%
Sodium 303.6mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 12.8g26%

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

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