Three-Layer Cheesecake
By: Kitch-N-Chik
Published: Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 2:43am

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

1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 To serve, remove from pan and plastic wrap. Serve with assorted crackers and fruit. 5 This recipe yields 8 To 16 servings.