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Basil Cheese Loaf

This is an adopted recipe that i've not yet had the chance to try, though i think it looks wonderful. Reviews by anyone who tries it, especially before i do, will be appreciated. prep time includes 24 hr chilling time.

Steps

Combine the cream cheese and roquefort in a bowl.
Mix until smooth.
Set aside.
Combine the spinach , parsley , basil and garlic in a bowl of a food processor.
With the motor running , slowly drizzle the oil through the food tube.
Continue processing until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
Add walnuts and parmesan and mix well.
Line a 5--x2--loaf pan with plastic wrap , leaving extra wrap to hang over the sides.
Spread 1 / 3 of the cheese mixture evenly.
Next , spread of the pesto mixture and arrange a layer of the sun dried tomatoes on top.
Repeat the cheese , pesto and tomato layers.
Finish with the remaining 1 / 3 cheese mixture.
Wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
To serve: allow the loaf to come to a room temperature about 30 minutes.
Invert it onto a platter and provide a cheese-slicing knife.
Have a basket of crackers and bread close by.

Ingredients

cream cheese, roquefort cheese, fresh spinach leaves, fresh parsley, basil leaves, garlic, vegetable oil, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomato, walnuts