Chevre (goat Cheese) And Lox Torte

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room tempurature
• 3/4 lb chevre cheese (goat cheese)
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• 1 lemon, zest of 1 lemon, grated
• ground pepper, to taste
• 3/4 lb smoked salmon (lox)
• 1 cup green onion, and green parts, minced (scallions)
• 2 bunches fresh dill, stemmed and minced

Recipe

• 1 combine first 7 ingredients in food processor fitted with the metal blade and process until smooth, or combine in a bowl. taste and adjust flavors.
• 2 oil a 4 to 5 cup straight sided mold, bowl, or pate terrine (i just use a bread pan). line with plastic wrap.
• 3 layer in all ingredients. i start with the lox, then green onion, dill, and cheese mixture. repeat once more.
• 4 fold the plastic wrap over the top, press gently to compress the layers, chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
• 5 invert onto a platter, remove plastic wrap and enjoy!
• 6 serve with bagel chips, crackers or bread.