Three-Layer Cheesecake

Photo: flickr user norwichnuts

Ingredients

3 pkts soft cream cheese - (8 oz ea) divided

3 tablespoons chopped pimento-stuffed green olives

2 teaspoons olive juice from jar

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese - (4 oz)

1 jar diced pimento - (2 oz) drained

1 teaspoon grated onion

1 cup soft butter

2 garlic cloves pressed

2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

Preparation

Beat 1 package cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; stir in olives and olive juice. Spread olive mixture into bottom of a plastic wrap-lined 8- by 4-inch loaf pan.

Beat 1 package cream cheese at medium speed until creamy; add mayonnaise and Cheddar cheese, beating until blended. Stir in pimento and onion; spread over olive mixture.

Beat remaining 1 package of cream cheese and butter at medium speed until creamy; add garlic and Italian seasoning, beating until blended. Spread garlic mixture over pimento mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours or until firm.

To serve, remove from pan and plastic wrap. Serve with assorted crackers and fruit.

This recipe yields 8 To 16 servings.