MASTERING THE ART OF GRILLING CHEESE: CRANBERRY & PISTACHIO PAIRING

Name: MASTERING THE ART OF GRILLING CHEESE: CRANBERRY & PISTACHIO PAIRING
Yield: 6 - 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsalted shelled pistachios; 3 tbsp (45 mL) sugar divided; 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen cranberries; 1/2 cup (125 mL) cranberry juice; 8 oz (250 g) Canadian grilling cheese

Our dietitians' favourite

Grilling cheese takes center stage in this delectable recipe. Paired with a tangy cranberry coulis and the sweet crunch of caramelized pistachios, it's a delightful balance of flavors perfect for any occasion.

Prep: 20 min
Cooking: 20 min

Yields 6 - 8 Servings

Mother and son collaboratively baking cookies, with the mother pouring milk while the son stirs the mixture using a wooden spoon

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60 mL) unsalted shelled pistachios
3 tbsp (45 mL) sugar divided
1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen cranberries
1/2 cup (125 mL) cranberry juice
8 oz (250 g) Canadian grilling cheese

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Preparation

In a small skillet, toast pistachios on medium heat with 2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar. Cook until sugar becomes golden brown and sticks to pistachios.

Transfer to a parchment-lined plate. Once pistachios have cooled, coarsely chop.

In a small saucepan, mix cranberries, cranberry juice and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cranberries are tender. Using an upright or hand blender, purée mixture until smooth.

Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Grill cheeses for 3–4 minutes on each side. You can also place cheeses on a parchment-lined baking sheet and grill in the oven, preheated to 450°F (230°C), for 4–5 minutes on each side. Serve hot on top of cranberry coulis, garnished with crispy pistachios.

Tips

Note: the cheese featured in the image of the recipe is Le Paillasson de l'isle d'Orléans. Please note that this cheese is only available for purchase in Quebec.

Cheese alternative: Canadian Halloumi.