Queijo da Serra Tostas with Honey and Walnuts
Queijo da Serra Tostas with Honey and Walnuts
Classic DishQueijo da Serra da Estrela
Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min. Experience the rich, creamy texture of Queijo da Serra da Estrela, a prized Portuguese sheep's milk cheese, transformed into an elegant appetizer. Warm, toasty bread serves as the perfect base for the melting cheese, complemented by the sweet embrace of honey and the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts. This dish is a delightful celebration of Portuguese flavors, ideal for sharing.
- Preparation time
- 10 min
- Cooking time
- 10 min
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
Instructions
Preparation
- 1Preheat your oven or broiler to medium-high heat.
- 2Lightly toast the slices of rustic bread until golden brown on both sides. You can do this in a toaster, under the broiler, or in a dry pan.
- 3Place the Queijo da Serra da Estrela slices on a baking sheet or directly on ovenproof rack.
Assembly and Cooking
- 1Arrange the toasted bread slices on a baking sheet.
- 2Top each slice of toasted bread with a generous slice of Queijo da Serra da Estrela.
- 3Place the baking sheet with the cheese-topped bread under the preheated broiler or in the hot oven for 5-8 minutes, or until the cheese is softened, melted, and slightly golden. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- 4Once the cheese is melted and gooey, carefully remove the tostas from the oven.
Finishing
- 1Immediately drizzle each tosta with honey.
- 2Sprinkle the toasted, chopped walnuts over the honey and cheese.
- 3Serve hot and enjoy the warm, gooey cheese and complementary flavors.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 451 kcal
- Protein
- 15 g
- Fat
- 29 g
- Carbs
- 35 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 451 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Fat | 29 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
Tips
- For enhanced flavor, lightly toast your walnuts in a dry pan until fragrant before chopping.
- Keep a close eye on the cheese as it melts; it can go from perfectly gooey to burnt very quickly under the broiler.
- Serve these tostas immediately after preparation to ensure the cheese is at its warmest and most melty.
