Seared Del Caribe® Cheese with Apricot Preserve

by V & V Supremo Foods, Inc.

30 Min

Servings

ingredients

Your guests will think you fussed over this elegant appetizer, but it actually takes less than an hour to prepare. It’s the perfect dish for your next wine and cheese night.

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Ingredients

1- 8 oz.

Del Caribe® Brand Queso Blanco Cheese from V&V SUPREMO®

1- 8 oz. Del Caribe® Brand Queso Blanco Cheese from V&V SUPREMO®
3 Tbsp.

Apricot Preserves

3 Tbsp. Apricot Preserves
2 Tbsp.

toasted sliced almonds

2 Tbsp. toasted sliced almonds
Balsamic vinegar reduction (optional)

Balsamic vinegar reduction (optional)

5 Steps to complete

1

Preheat oven to 350°F for approximately 15 minutes.
2

Preheat an 8-inch nonstick (oven proof) pan over medium heat for 2 minutes.
3

Place Del Caribe® Brand Queso Blanco Cheese in the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown. Flip cheese over. Cook for 1minute. During this time spread preserves on top of cheese.
4

Place pan with cheese in the oven. Bake for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is softened, retaining its round shape. Remove pan from oven. Transfer cheese to cutting board and sprinkle almonds over cheese. Let cheese rest for 2 minutes, and slice into 8 wedges.
5

Add 3 drops of vinegar reduction on each portion if desired. Delicious!

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Recipe by: V&V Supremo Foods, Inc.

From: Chicago, IL

Total Time :

30 Min
Ingredients :

4

INGREDIENTS:

1- 8 oz. Del Caribe® Brand Queso Blanco Cheese from V&V SUPREMO®
3 Tbsp. Apricot Preserves
2 Tbsp. toasted sliced almonds
Balsamic vinegar reduction (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F for approximately 15 minutes.
2. Preheat an 8-inch nonstick (oven proof) pan over medium heat for 2 minutes.
3. Place Del Caribe® Brand Queso Blanco Cheese in the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown. Flip cheese over. Cook for 1minute. During this time spread preserves on top of cheese.
4. Place pan with cheese in the oven. Bake for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is softened, retaining its round shape. Remove pan from oven. Transfer cheese to cutting board and sprinkle almonds over cheese. Let cheese rest for 2 minutes, and slice into 8 wedges.
5. Add 3 drops of vinegar reduction on each portion if desired. Delicious!

Seared Del Caribe® Cheese with Apricot Preserve

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