Winter Cheese Plate

A festive platter featuring fine Galbani cheeses and your favorite winter accompaniments.

For the whipped ricotta:

• Using a hand or stand mixer fitted with a wire whisk, whip the ricotta on high speed for 1–2 minutes or until light and airy.
• Add the lemon juice, whipping cream, and salt to the whipped ricotta and whip again for another minute.
• Transfer whipped ricotta to a serving bowl and finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil.
• Garnish with lemon zest and pomegranate seeds or fresh herbs.
• Serve with fresh vegetables for dipping.

 For the cranberry topping:

• In a saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, and orange juice.
• Simmer on the stove until cranberries get soft (approx. 20 minutes.)
• Mash ingredients with fork until a nice chunky sauce forms.
• Remove from stove and set aside until the whipped mascarpone below is complete.

For the whipped mascarpone:

• Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
• Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together mascarpone, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract.
• Gently fold whipped cream from Step 1 into the mascarpone mixture from Step 2.
• Spoon a Tbsp of the mascarpone mixture onto each raisin crisp and then add some of the cranberry topping (above) to each.
• Arrange the crisps on your platter.

For the fresh mozzarella and prosciutto skewers:

• One at a time, fold the prosciutto slices and assemble with a ciliegine ball onto mini skewers or toothpicks.