Yogurt Cheese Torta with Pesto
James Carrier
Notes: Make the Yogurt Cheese at least 24 hours before making the torta; layer the cheese with pesto at least 1 hour or up to 1 day before serving.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Line a wide-mouth, 2- to 3-cup noncorrosive container with two smooth layers of cheesecloth or a clean, dry muslin or linen towel.
Step 2
2
Press a fourth of the Yogurt Cheese evenly over bottom of container. Spread a third of the pesto evenly over cheese to edges of container. Repeat steps to layer remaining cheese and pesto, ending with cheese. Fold edges of cloth over cheese and press gently to compact. Cover airtight and chill until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day; occasionally uncover and tilt container to pour off any accumulated liquid.
Step 3
3
Fold back cloth; invert a plate over torta and then, holding plate and container together, invert torta onto plate. Peel off cloth. If desired, garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve with baguette slices.
Ingredients
1/2 to 3/4 cup filling:
Fresh cilantro or basil sprigs (optional), rinsed
Thin baguette slices
Directions
Step 1
1
Line a wide-mouth, 2- to 3-cup noncorrosive container with two smooth layers of cheesecloth or a clean, dry muslin or linen towel.
Step 2
2
Press a fourth of the Yogurt Cheese evenly over bottom of container. Spread a third of the pesto evenly over cheese to edges of container. Repeat steps to layer remaining cheese and pesto, ending with cheese. Fold edges of cloth over cheese and press gently to compact. Cover airtight and chill until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day; occasionally uncover and tilt container to pour off any accumulated liquid.
Step 3
3
Fold back cloth; invert a plate over torta and then, holding plate and container together, invert torta onto plate. Peel off cloth. If desired, garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve with baguette slices.
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