Mousse di formaggio con pan nociato al miele, cheesecake
ingredients
For the Mousse: 150 gr grated pecorino cheese, 25 gr celery, fresh cilantro, 1/2 clove garlic, White wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the pan nociato al miele: 100 gr flour 15 gr beer yeast, 50 ml lukewarm water, 75 gr flour, 75 gr walnut pieces, 25 gr barley flour, 20 gr honey, pinch salt, water
making it
The Mousse:
In a food processor or hand-held mixer (originally a mortar and pestle was used), blend all of the ingredients, except the vinegar, until of a smooth consistency. Mix in vinegar to taste. This quick and simple recipe can be used as a spread over rustic toasted bread or to season pasta dishes.
The pan nociato al miele:
Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and let stand in a warm, humid spot until doubled in volume. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients. Once yeast mixture has doubled in size, add it to the nut-flour mixture and knead till smooth. Shape the bread into a loaf and place into greased loaf pan; let rise till doubled. Bake in a preheated oven at 200° C for 35-40 minutes. Let stand before slicing and serving with the Mousse di formaggio.
Follow these links for the other courses: Piccione in salmì, Dolce alla ricotta.
This recipe forms part of a Saint Valentine's Day' meal kindly provided by the The Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts in Perugia