Fresh Fig, Mascarpone, And Pesto Torte Recipe

• 1 c. Finely grnd wheat crackers such as wheat thins
• 1/2 c. Pine nuts, toasted till golden brown, cooled, and grnd fine
• 1 Tbsp. Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 1/4 lb Cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c. Mascarpone or possibly lowfat sour cream
• 3 lrg Large eggs
• 1 1/4 c. Prepared basil pesto
• 2 lb Hard-ripe fresh figs (about 16 large), 1 lb. cut into one quarter inch thick slices
• 1/2 c. Fig preserves
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. White-wine vinegar Baguettes cut diagonally into thin slices and toasted lightly

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