kansasgirl
Senior Cook
I thought of this recipe this afternoon. I have seem many posts lately about people really liking the taste of blue cheese and garlic. This is perfect for any holiday festivity!
Rustic Garlic Cheese Ball
1 lb Gorganzola or Blue Cheese
1 lb Ricotta cheese
6 Cloves garlic, roasted, peeled, and mashed
1 1/2 c Walnuts, chopped (can also use other nuts)
Fresh sage leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Cheesecloth
1.Beat cheeses together until semi-smooth. Add roasted and mashed garlic to the cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
2.Create a double layer of cheesecloth. Arrange sage leaves in a decorative pattern on the cheesecloth. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the arranged sage leaves.
3.Form cheese mixture into a rough ball and place on top of the nuts. Gather cheesecloth and form into a tighter ball. Tie together at the top with some string.
4.Put the cheese ball in a strainer over a dish and let sit in the fridge overnight to drain. Unwrap carefully the next day, taking care to preserve the sage leaf decoration. Serve at room temperature with crackers and crudites.
Rustic Garlic Cheese Ball
1 lb Gorganzola or Blue Cheese
1 lb Ricotta cheese
6 Cloves garlic, roasted, peeled, and mashed
1 1/2 c Walnuts, chopped (can also use other nuts)
Fresh sage leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Cheesecloth
1.Beat cheeses together until semi-smooth. Add roasted and mashed garlic to the cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
2.Create a double layer of cheesecloth. Arrange sage leaves in a decorative pattern on the cheesecloth. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the arranged sage leaves.
3.Form cheese mixture into a rough ball and place on top of the nuts. Gather cheesecloth and form into a tighter ball. Tie together at the top with some string.
4.Put the cheese ball in a strainer over a dish and let sit in the fridge overnight to drain. Unwrap carefully the next day, taking care to preserve the sage leaf decoration. Serve at room temperature with crackers and crudites.