Ingredients

  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup basil pesto, drain excess liquid (prepared)
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomato pesto, drain excess liquid
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 sprig fresh basil

Method

  • Blend cheeses until smooth.
  • line 7" loaf pan with enough dampened cheesecloth to hang over each side.
  • Spread 1/3 of cheese mixture into pan, coat evenly.
  • top with basil pesto. (don't blend in with the cheese).
  • Carefully spread another (1/3 of mix) Cheese layer.
  • Spread Sundired tomato mixture over the cheese layer.
  • Top off with the remaining cheese mixture, covering evenly.
  • Fold cheese cloth over the top and cover with foil and refridgerate over night.
  • To serve, remove foil & cheese cloth and invert onto a serving platter.
  • Top with pine nuts and basil.
  • Serve at room temp with crackers or toast rounds.