mediterranean torte

Recipe by
linda hennessey
chesterfield, MO

This impressive Torte Recipe tastes as good as it looks. You can change out the meats and cheeses to suit your taste.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mediterranean torte

  • BREAD
  • 2 can
    pillsbury crusty french loaf (ref. section)
  • DRAIN EACH AND PRESS WITH PAPER TOWELS
  • 2 pkg
    frozen chopped spinach, thawed (10 oz)
  • 1 can
    artichoke heart quarters, chopped (14 oz)
  • 1 jar
    marinated red pepper strips (12 oz)
  • 1 can
    black olives, sliced (6 oz)
  • SAUTE
  • 1 lb
    mushrooms, washed & sliced
  • MEATS & CHEESE
  • 8 oz
    hard salami, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz
    provolone cheese, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz
    cooked ham, thinly sliced
  • STIR TOGETHER FOR TOP
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    water

How To Make mediterranean torte

  • 1
    Roll out each bread loaf, on lightly floured surface, into a 12-inch circle. Fit one dough into a 9-inch springform pan, allowing edges to overhang.
  • 2
    Drain all the liquid out of the canned ingredients and get out excess moisture in spinach and red pepper strips, with paper towels. Set aside.
  • 3
    Saute the mushrooms using a nonstick skillet for 5-8 minutes. Drain.
  • Torte Layering
    4
    Layer in this order: 1/2 Salami All Mushrooms All Olives 1/2 Cheese 1/2 Ham All Spinach All Peppers 1/2 Salami 1/2 Ham All Artichokes 1/2 Cheese
  • Torte Top
    5
    Brush egg mixture on overhanging pastry edges. Top the torte with remaining round shaped bread dough. Fold overhanging edges over top pastry, crimping as necessary to seal. Brush top with remaining egg mixture.
  • Cooked Torte
    6
    Bake at 350 degrees, on bottom oven rack, for 30 minutes. Cover the top with aluminum foil and bake additional 15-20 more minutes.
  • Torte Sides
    7
    Cool in pan on a wire rack. Remove sides of pan. Cut into wedges. Serve

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