CREAMED CORN WITH GORGONZOLA, TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS

CREAMED CORN WITH GORGONZOLA, TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS image

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ears corn, shucked
1/3 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 large tomatoes, thickly sliced
Fresh basil, chopped for garnish.

Steps:

1. Scrape kernels off cob. Set a saucepan over medium heat, add kernels and cream, and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover, and cook for another 5 minutes. 2. Stir in blue cheese and pepper; continue cooking uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. 3. In a small pan over medium heat, toast pine nuts until fragrant and golden, 2 to 4 minutes. 4. Divide tomato slices among plates, and top with corn. Top with toasted pine nuts; garnish with fresh basil. Yield: 4 servings as an appetizer or side dish.