Il Villaggio® Gorgonzola Dolce Crackers
Great as an appetizer or snack, our Gorgonzola Dolce Terrine is an easy recipe that can be whipped up in no time at all! The gorgonzola, cream, butter, and figs come together to create the creamy terrine. Combining the rest of the figs and port wine, a perfect complementary sauce is created. When ready to serve, take the terrines out of the refridgerator, drizzle on the sauce, and serve with your favorite bread or cracker!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Il Villaggio® Gorgonzola Dolce
- 1⁄2 lb. unsalted butter
- 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄2 lb. Dried figs, stems removed, diced
- 2 cups Port wine
At a glance
Recipe type: Desserts & Sweets
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Instructions
- Remove all rind from the Gorgonzola and, using the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, combine the cheese and butter together until light and fluffy.
- Beat the cream until it is thick but not stiff. Fold the cream into the cheese mixture. Stir in half of the diced figs.
- Put the cheese mixture into a 5″ x 9″ loaf pan lined with plastic. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bring the Port wine and remainder of the figs to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer until wine has reduced to one cup. Purée sauce in a blender and reserve.
- When ready to serve, remove the terrine from the mold and serve it sliced on Wheat Crackers and drizzle the sauce around the plate.
