Sweet & Savory Whipped Bri-cotta Board Duo
Prep: 25 minutes • Serves: 12
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups Cappiello® whole milk ricotta cheese
1 President® cut & wrap plain Brie wedge, rind removed
3 tablespoons honey plus additional for garnish (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 (7-ounce) package DeLallo® provolini antipasti, drained
6 slices Columbus® Italian dry salami, finely chopped
6 slices Fiorucci® Genoa salami, finely chopped
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup drained Pearls® Specialties® sliced Kalamata Greek olives
2 tablespoons shredded BelGioioso® Romano cheese wedge
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley
3 tablespoons DeLallo® sour cherry spread
1/2 cup chopped apples and/or pears
1/3 cup coarsely chopped honey roasted almonds
12 slices Italian bread, quartered
1. In large bowl, with mixer on medium-high speed, beat garlic & herbs Brie wedge, garlic and 1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese until light and airy. Makes about 2-1/4 cups.
2. In second large bowl, with mixer on medium-high speed, beat plain Brie wedge, honey, cinnamon and remaining 1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese until light and airy. Makes about 2-1/4 cups.
3. Spread each Brie mixture on opposite sides of large wooden board. Sprinkle Brie-garlic mixture with antipasti, salami, tomatoes, olives, Romano cheese and capers; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with parsley. Dollop Brie-honey mixture with cherry spread; sprinkle with apples and almonds, and drizzle with honey, if desired. Serve with bread.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1/12 board):
401 Calories, 27g Fat, 13g Saturated Fat, 73mg Cholesterol, 679mg Sodium,
22g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 9g Sugars, 7g Added Sugars, 18g Protein