Cheddar, Sage, and Walnut Torta

Directions

1. 1

   1/2 lb Cream cheese

2. 2

   softened 3 tb Fresh sage leaves, chopped Whole sage leaves 1/2 lb Sharp cheddar cheese -(such as Vermont Cabot) -- shredded 1 c Walnuts, cho

3. 3

   Line a 2-cup mold with a double thickness of cheesecloth

4. 4

   Arrange the whole sage leaves in a decorative pattern on the bottom of the mold

5. 5

   Add half the cream cheese mixture, then add shredded cheddar, smoothing out the layer and pressing it slightly

6. 6

   Add the walnuts, again pressing gently

7. 7

   Smooth the remaining cream cheese mixture over the walnuts

8. 8

   Fold the ends of the cheesecloth over the top of the torta mixture and press lightly