Original Cheese Tempters Recipes

Steps:

• 1. In medium bowl stir together mascarpone cheese, Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts.2. Completely cover each slice of prosciutto with basil leaves. Roll up, jelly-roll style. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.3. In small bowl stir together parsley, lemon peel and garlic.4. Spread cheese mixture on crackers. Top with prosciutto rolls and parsley mixture. Garnish as desired.

Steps:

• Blend the butter, cheese, salt and cayenne pepper together until well combined. Stir in the flour and mix well. Shape dough into 3 rolls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap the rolls in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cut rolls into 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick slices. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and press a pecan half or piece onto the top of each cookie.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 12 minutes or until set. Let cool on wire wracks before storing in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Preheat a wood-burning or regular oven to 500 degrees. (If using a regular oven, set rack in lowest position and line with a pizza stone or metal baking sheet.) Combine oil, tomatoes, and thyme in a large ovenproof skillet. Roast (on pizza stone, if using) until tomatoes brown in places and release their juices, 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt. Add cheese to skillet; return to oven and roast just until warmed through and very soft, about 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.