ITALIAN TORTA WITH MASCARPONE, GORGONZOLA, AND WALNUTS
This savory spread is served in the form of a cake and served at Christmas and New Year's parties in Italy. It's decadent spread on bread or crackers. It is usually served with mostarda di frutta (candied fruit in a spicy, sweet syrup). If you can't find that, serve with crisp pears and honey. If you like, you can use sprigs of rosemary, some cinnamon bark, or sticks to decorate a forest scene on the top.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap.
- Put Gorgonzola cubes into a dish and cover with brandy. Set aside to let the cheese soften.
- Chop about 1/2 of the walnuts.
- Whisk the Gorgonzola mixture with mascarpone cheese. Add whipping cream and whip until creamy and well combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan using a runner scraper to level the top.
- Refrigerate torta for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Use the plastic wrap to remove the torta from the loaf pan. Carefully flip it onto a rectangular serving plate. Garnish with remaining walnut halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 228 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
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