DAY Recipe

The cake layers are brushed with Strega, an Italian liqueur flavored with herbs and flowers. Removing the torte from the freezer an hour before serving allows the whipped-cream frosting to soften, while the filling remains frozen.
Active time: 1 1/4 hr Start to finish: 5 1/2 hr

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You’ll find halvah—Middle Eastern sesame seed candy—in the refrigerated deli case at the supermarket.

8 to 10 servings

INGREDIENTS
30chocolate wafer cookies (about2/3 of 9-ounce package), broken
3tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
3cups coarsely crumbled vanilla-flavor halvah [...]

INGREDIENTS

32 ounces cream cheese , softened
1 cup butter , softened
2 teaspoons black pepper , coarsely ground
1 (5 3/4ounce)jar stuffed green olives , chop
32 ounces sharp cheddar cheese , shredded & at room temp
3/4 cup apple cider , room temp
2 1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 cup pecans , toasted

DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Remove 3 1/2 cups into small bowl; stir in pepper and set aside. Fold in olives into remaining cream cheese mixture.

Spread [...]

INGREDIENTS
CRUST
2/3 lb graham crackers (Crushed)
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon , Ground
6 tablespoons margarine (Melted)
FILLING
4 large eggs , Large
1 cup sugar
1 lb ricotta cheese
2 (8ounce)packages cream cheese
1/2 pint whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons flour

DIRECTIONS

Crust: mix all crust ingredients and line the bottom and sides of a spring form pan, saving 1 cup mixture for topping.
The recipe calls for 4-6 tablespoons melted margarine. You may not need the full amount to make a proper crust. Filling: Beat together the eggs [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 (8ounce)packages cream cheese (FF or LF are fine)
1 tablespoon curry powder
9 ounces chutney (your favorite)
4chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped peanuts

DIRECTIONS

Combine cream cheese and curry powder. Spread in an 8" or 9" pie plate.
Spread the chutney over the cream cheese.

Sprinkle the top with the onions and peanuts.

Serve with sliced apples, crackers or pita wedges.