Brie Torte - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) wheel ripe Brie
1/2 c. softened butter
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1/3 c. finely chopped walnuts
1/3 c. finely chopped olives
2 Tbsp. chopped basil

Preparation

Freeze cheese for 30 minutes or until very firm.
Cut in half horizontally and set aside.
Cream butter and garlic.
Mix walnuts, olives and basil and blend thoroughly.
Spread mixture evenly on 1/2 of cut side of cheese.
Top this cheese with the other half, cut side down.
Press together.
Wrap and chill. Bring to room temperature.
Makes 12 appetizers.