Ingredients:
- 2 cups (60g) fresh basil leaves, packed
- ⅓ cup (45g) pine nuts
- ½ cup (115g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves (6g) garlic, minced
- ½ tsp (3g) salt
- 8 oz (225g) soft goat cheese
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- ¼ tsp (1.5g) cracked black pepper
- ½ cup (110g) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 1 tbsp (15ml) oil from the tomato jar
- 1 clove (3g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5ml) balsamic glaze
- 10-12 leaves (5g) fresh baby basil
- 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions:
- Pulse basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending until emulsified.
- Rinse the food processor and blend sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and balsamic glaze until a thick paste forms.
- In a medium bowl, beat the goat cheese and cream cheese together until smooth; stir in lemon juice and black pepper.
- Line a small loaf pan with plastic wrap. Spoon half of the whipped goat cheese mixture into the bottom and smooth it flat.
- Spread the sun-dried tomato paste evenly over the cheese layer, then top with the basil pesto, pressing down to remove air pockets.
- Fold the plastic wrap over the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Lift the terrine out of the mold using the plastic wrap, slice with a sharp warm knife, and garnish with baby basil, olive oil, and sea salt.