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    Home » Appetizers

    Creamy Cheese Torta with Prosciutto, Kalamata Olives, and Fig Jam

    Aug 22, 2011 · Modified: Oct 12, 2020 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

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    Creamy Cheese Torta with Prosciutto, Kalamata Olives, and Fig Jam - Andrea Meyers

    [Notes from Andrea: I originally wrote this recipe as part of a promotion for The Real Women of Philadelphia contest in 2011. The site and videos created for the contest have been taken down, but I am leaving the recipe here for my readers to enjoy!]

    I’m excited to be working with The Real Women of Philadelphia and GoodBite again this year, and as part of their recipe contest, I created two video recipes to share with you. This first recipe is for an elegant yet easy appetizer, an Italian goat and cream cheese layered torta with prosciutto, Kalamata olives, and fig jam. The appetizer plays texture and flavors against each other: the richness of the goat and cream cheeses, the saltiness of the prosciutto and olives, and the sweetness of the fig jam.

    You can create your own dishes with cream cheese for a chance to win $500. Visit The Real Women of Philadelphia for more details.

    Creamy Cheese Torta with Prosciutto, Kalamata Olives, and Fig Jam - Andrea Meyers
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    Creamy Cheese Torta with Prosciutto, Kalamata Olives, and Fig Jam

    Prep Time20 mins
    Chilling Time12 hrs
    Total Time12 hrs 20 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: cream cheese, figs, gluten free, goat cheese, olives, prosciutto
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: Andrea Meyers

    Equipment

    • medium mixing bowl
    • hand mixer
    • 7-½x3-½x2-inch loaf pan or 1-quart bowl
    • plastic wrap

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened)
    • 8 ounces goat cheese (softened)
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • ¼ cup chopped chives
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
    • ½ cup finely chopped Kalamata olives
    • 4 slices prosciutto (cut in thin strips)
    • ½ cup fig jam

    SERVE WITH

    • gluten-free crackers
    • gluten-free thin sliced toasted artisan bread
    US Customary - Metric

    Preparation

    • In a medium mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese, goat cheese, and milk until it is smooth and spreadable, about 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic, chives, salt, and pepper and mix well.
    • Line a 7-½x3-½x2-inch loaf pan or 1-quart bowl with plastic wrap.
    • Carefully spread one-third of the cheese mixture around the bottom of the pan. Add the prosciutto strips, spreading it to the edges of the pan. Spread another third of the cheese mixture over the prosciutto layer. Sprinkle the chopped olives over the cheese, spreading to the edges of the pan. Top with the remaining cheese mixture, spreading it smooth.
    • Fold the plastic wrap over to cover the torta and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, overnight is best.
    • To serve, fold back the plastic wrap and invert it onto a serving plate. Carefully remove the plastic wrap from the top of the torta. Let the torta stand at room temperature for 10 minutes, then top with the fig jam before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Disclosure: I am a paid contributor for The Real Women of Philadelphia.

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    1. Joan Nova says

      August 22, 2011 at 7:08 pm

      Very nice cheese spread...I'm a big fan of sweet + savory.

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    2. Susie Bee on Maui says

      August 23, 2011 at 12:34 pm

      Oh that sounds so delicious!

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