PARMESAN CHEESE SPREAD

By jarren

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup whip cream
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced in half
• Pinch each of nutmeg and freshly grated black pepper
• 6 oz (175 g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• Aged balsamic vinegar (optional)
• Sliced crusty French or multi-grain bread
• Grapes, apple, or pear slices

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Bring cream, garlic, nutmeg and pepper to a boil in a heavy saucepan set over medium-high heat, stirring constantly- Reduce heat to low; remove and discard garlic.
Add cheese, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until all the cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat, pour into a round 3-cup bowl, cool to room temp. Cover dish and refrigerate until mixture firms up (about 4 hrs or overnight).
Scoop cheese with a small ice-cream scoop or melon baler. Arrange balls to resemble a bunch of grapes. Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar, if using. Serve with bread and fruit.