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Creamy Italian cheese with Crushed Red Fruit and Green Nuts
There are some meal ideas that feel so obvious once you think of them. This particular item is merely a small number of components, no culinary preparation, and yet it gives a remarkably unique sensation. Should you be hosting guests this warm season, one ought to prepare this. We are creating this at least two times per week around this time of year.
It has been an entire year since I discussed this pairing, where I confessed that I had been spooning crushed red fruit onto my rich and smooth Italian cheese every July for at least the past five years. I consistently find myself making a small container of red fruit with a light dusting of seasoning and a splash of olive oil, which I then proceed to put on everything: my morning yogurt, a toasted baguette with goat cheese, or occasionally just by the spoon, but most frequently onto creamy Italian cheese.
The addition of green nuts in this iteration is a fantastic idea, adding a crunchy, salty element. And a light dusting of seasoning creates a significant impact here, so remember to include it. I appreciate the way it pulls everything together.
If you prefer a sweeter red fruit, you might not require any sugar here. If your red fruit has a bit of tang, a small amount of sugar will beautifully balance its taste profile. This is all up to your taste and the particular red fruit you are using.
You know, for serving this, I appreciate a simple cracker like a water cracker or a slice of baguette. The less competition for the main attraction, the better.
Creamy Italian cheese with Crushed Red Fruit and Green Nuts
This easy, nearly no-cook meal features rich and smooth creamy Italian cheese paired with a tangy-sugary red fruit topping and crunchy green nuts. An ideal appetizer or light starter, especially suited for the warm season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted red fruit (about 6 ounces or 170g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional, for tart red fruit)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon finely diced green nuts (pistachios)
- 8 ounces (225g) rich and smooth creamy Italian cheese, torn into pieces
- Crackers or baguette, for offering
Instructions
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To make the crushed red fruit, place the pitted red fruit in a small container and mash with a fork until mostly crushed. Incorporate the olive oil, sugar (if utilizing), and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine well.
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Distribute the torn creamy Italian cheese pieces on a serving plate. Drizzle the crushed red fruit over the creamy Italian cheese, then sprinkle with the diced green nuts and a light dusting of seasoning. Offer immediately with crackers or baguette.
Do ahead: The red fruit can be made ready up to 3 days in advance and kept refrigerated. Bring it to room temperature before offering.
