Ricotta And Gorgonzola Cheese Ball |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Unusal but pretty and delicious. I happen to love anything blue cheese! Ingredients:
1 whole bulb of garlic separated into cloves |
8 oz ricotta cheese at room temp |
4 oz gorgonzola cheese crumbled |
1 cup heavy cream |
3/4 tsp salt |
2 fresh sage leaves |
1/3 cup walnuts finely chopped |
Directions:
1. Line a collander with cheesecloth.
2. Meanwhile boil peeled garlic for 20 minutes and
3. drain well.
4. Mince garlic.
5. Beat ricotta smooth and stir in the gorgonzola till smooth.
6. Beat in cream with the salt and minced garlic to the mixture.
7. Dampen another large piece of cheesecloth and line with 2 sage leaves in center.
8. Spoon cheese mixture over sage and form into a ball.
9. Tie ends of cloth together, pressing gently to reshape.
10. Place in the cheesecloth lined colander and place over a bowl to drain.
11. Chill for 24 hours.
12. Unmold cheese onto a platter and stud with walnuts.
13. Serve sage side up.
14. Allow to stand 1 hour before serving with assorted breads and crackers
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