PARMESAN "GRAPES"

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Parmesan

I got this recipe from an advertisement, I believe, in Homemakers' Magazine. Be sure to use Parmigiano-Reggiano. This makes fairly firm "grapes"; use a little more cream to make them softer if you want.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     Spreads

Time 4h30m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup whipping cream
2 cloves garlic
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
6 ounces grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring the cream, garlic, nutmeg and pepper to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; stir constantly.
  • Discard the garlic after a minute or two.
  • Add the cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
  • Pour into a bowl to cool.
  • When cool, cover and refrigerate until firm, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Scoop out with a melonballer.
  • Arrange the balls like a bunch of grapes, garnished with a paper or real "grape" leaf.
  • Serve at room temperature with slices of baguette, crackers or rusks.

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