Parmigiano “Gelato”

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Categories: appitizer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 oz. freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
  • Toasted crusty bread or crostini
  • Aged balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. In a heavy saucepan over medium -high heat bring the cream to a boil. Turn off the heat and slowly whisk in the cheese. Return to low heat and continue whisking until the cheese is completely incorporated, less than a minute. Whisk in the nutmeg. Transfer the mixture to a small heat-safe bowl, cover and refrigerate until firm, 1 to 2 hours (or overnight).
  2. To serve, warm a spoon by running it under hot water, then use it to scoop the gelato onto toasted bread. Drizzle with the aged balsamic vinegar.
  3. makes 2 cups

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