Parmigiano Reggiano "Ice Cream"

Serves 6
Time 1 hr 10 min

A perfect way to begin or end a meal, this "ice cream" is more like a twist on the cheese course than a sweet dessert.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1 cupheavy cream
    2 clovesgarlic, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
    1/4 teaspoongrated nutmeg
    2 cupsgrated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
    <b>Accompaniments:</b>
    Aged balsamic vinegar
    Multigrain raisin or crusty French bread
    Red grapes
    Pear or apple slices
    Walnuts
    Arugula

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Method

Bring cream, garlic and nutmeg to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, watching carefully to make sure cream does not boil over or scald. 


Remove garlic and reduce heat to medium-low.


Add cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until all cheese is incorporated.


Continue stirring until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. 


Remove from the heat, pour into a shallow heat-resistant dish and cool to room temperature. 


Cover the dish and refrigerate until cheese stiffens. 


Scoop out small portions with a spoon or a melon baller. 


Garnish with your choice of accompaniments.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

250

Total Fat

22g

Saturated Fat

14g

Cholesterol

80mg

Sodium

420mg

Total Carbohydrate

3g

Dietary Fiber

0g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

11g

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