Elegant Cheese Torte

• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
• 1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and chopped
• 8 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup apple cider
• 2-1/4 teaspoons paprika
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• Grapes and assorted crackers

1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Remove 3-1/2 cups to a small bowl; stir in pepper and set aside. Fold olives into the remaining cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly over the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
2. In another large bowl, beat cheddar cheese, cider and paprika on low speed for 1 minute. Beat on high until almost smooth. Spread half over olive layer. Top with peppered cheese mixture. Top with remaining cheddar mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 6 hours or until firm.
3. Place on serving plate and remove sides of pan. Press pecans into top; garnish with additional olives or grapes if desired. Serve with crackers.

cream cheese, butter, ground pepper, pimiento, cheddar cheese, apple cider, paprika, pecans, crackers

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/elegant-cheese-torte/ (may not work)