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Baked Ricotta and Goat Cheese with Candied Tomatoes
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68 Reviews
Pamela T.
November 15, 2019
I had prepared this at the height of tomato season and wanted to add my comments of recommending this dish! It was superb, as suggested with a bit of the cheese on a baguette slice and topped with the succulent tomatoes. Lots of thoughts for using the tomatoes... top baked puff pastry, on flatbread, scrambled eggs. Courtesy of Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the places they will go”!
Daniel T.
April 26, 2017
I made this recently, and it was delicious! I thought I had vermouth, but - surprise! - none in the house. I switched it out with Cointreau/triple sec instead, and it worked great. I plan to make again, but maybe even double the tomatoes for it.
vincey
April 12, 2015
I've made this a couple of times for dinner parties. Everyone loved it. I've only used dry vermouth.
ginabchaos
October 20, 2014
I opted for the dry because of the brown sugar- didn't want it too sweet- tomatoes are sweet enough for me w/ the small amount of brown sugar and overall still savory and cheesy
mimi3
October 17, 2014
Still the vermouth is in question... one comment below said dry and one said sweet. Is there a definitive answer? Or maybe it doesn't matter and is good with either?
Sharon
October 30, 2018
I would suggest dry vermouth since it's herbal nuances make it lovely to cook with. I've always used it to deglaze the pan when making reduction sauces for gravies, especially poultry and pork. Sweet vermouth, besides being sweet, is also bitter. Although that provides a complex counterbalance in libations like a Negroni or a Manhattan, it is not complementary to food preparations.
ginabchaos
February 16, 2014
OMG this is sooooooo good. I made it w/ dry vermouth and everyone LOVED it Make this!!
Babs
August 15, 2013
I question dry or sweet vermouth as well. Can't see an answer
Allison A.
September 11, 2013
I looked through the questions and answers (as that was my first question as well - sweet or dry?) and the recommended vermouth is a sweet vermouth! It seems the darker and sweeter it is, the better.
Ms. T.
August 19, 2012
This one has been on my must-make list for ages, and I finally gave it a whirl--I'm so glad I did! Delicious, creative and deceivingly unfussy. I love that it can be prepped a few hours ahead of time and then thrown in the oven right before the guests arrive. I didn't have marjoram, so I used a combo of thyme and oregano. Rave reviews from everyone. I can tell this is going to become an entertaining standby in our house. Thanks for sharing!
fpoint
August 9, 2012
Given last Sunday's 60 minute report on sugar, I would gently suggest that you substitute agave syrup for the brown sugar. Lower glycemic index and you are only looking for sweetness and some carmelization.
eisenstar
August 8, 2012
I had a similar appetizer dish, just a few nights ago, at a restaurant here in Los Angeles. "Blistered tomatoes w/ melted burrata". Also served w/ crostini. I gotta say, it was one of the best dishes I've had, recently.
fayehess
August 8, 2012
I was thinking this would make a great grilled sandwich, using the cheese and caramelized tomatoes to fill the bread, then grilling or frying on either side
Divya K.
March 21, 2012
I am so excited to try this recipe!!! Its so simple yet creative. thanks for sharing :)
Divya K.
March 21, 2012
I am so excited to try this recipe!!! Its so simple yet creative. thanks for sharing :)
Windtryst
November 16, 2011
Made this today with Jennifer's recipe for fresh ricotta, the tomatoes were a 10! I think I would have preferred the ricotta just fresh, not cooked....fun to try your recipe though. Good job. Thanks
JenGonroff
September 20, 2011
Made this over the weekend, and it was a huge hit. Substituted in Thyme, and used Jennifer Perillo's Tomato Jam instead of the candied tomatoes. Was asked for the recipe by everyone. Lovely dish
Robin O.
September 19, 2011
I made this last night and it was really good. I think it would probably be better if I had better quality ricotta and goat cheese. Do you have any recommendations for these ingredients?
em-i-lis
September 19, 2011
Jennifer Perillo's recipe for homemade ricotta (here on food52) is phenomenal and would be great for the ricotta aspect of this!! It's not hard to make and is some of the best I've ever had!
lorigoldsby
September 6, 2011
Congrats on your win! Just saw your published recipe in the "Foodista" book.
java&foam
September 6, 2011
personally, i believe the tomatoes are the star of this dish. they are out of this world. anyone who doesn't like tomatoes will be stunned with how incredible these taste...congrats on such an epic contribution to cocktail hour.
on a side note...the only change i made was to add in some candied pecans to the syrup right at the end before i poured it over the cheese. it worked out very well.
on a side note...the only change i made was to add in some candied pecans to the syrup right at the end before i poured it over the cheese. it worked out very well.
java&foam
September 6, 2011
personally, i believe the tomatoes are the star of this dish. they are out of this world. anyone who doesn't like tomatoes will be stunned with how incredible these taste...congrats on such an epic contribution to cocktail hour.
on a side note...the only change i made was to add in some candied pecans to the syrup right at the end before i poured it over the cheese. it worked out very well.
on a side note...the only change i made was to add in some candied pecans to the syrup right at the end before i poured it over the cheese. it worked out very well.
GiGi26
September 4, 2011
I made this today to the delight of my family. Thank you for a wonderful appitizer!
Susige
September 2, 2011
I made this tonight using Jennifer Perillo's homemade Ricotta Cheese recipe. I added the still warm and soft Ricotta and mixed it in with the goat cheese and egg mixture, poured in into a small porcelain casserole and popped it into the oven as directed. Out came a lovely, tasty, savory and spreadable cheesy mixture that was a marriage in heaven with the candied tomatoes. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
Bevi
September 1, 2011
Congrats! Now I have to go-to appetizers from TheRunawaySpoon (although this looks like a mighty fine meatless Monday dish). I have a similar filling I use to stuff peppers with - a recipe taught me by my mother-in-law many moons ago. Next time I will know to drain the ricotta to get a denser filling.
shayma
September 1, 2011
i am always adding appetiser recipes to my file- and this one is definitely going into it- i love dishes like these- which can be eaten whilst chatting, with a glass of wine in your hand- casual, fun. it looks absolutely amazing. congrats. x shayma
carol.penn.romine
August 31, 2011
Holy moly! We just had this for dinner. It's amazing and amazingly good. Brava!
Susige
August 31, 2011
Congrats! I adore roasted tomatoes so these candied tomatoes are next on the roster!
sygyzy
August 29, 2011
Made this recipe last night and it was really good. I didn't have any marjoram (is it me or is that the hot herb right now?) so I substituted some dried oregano, thyme, and rosemary. The cheese was good, no doubt, but what stole the show were the candied tomatoes. I could see a bunch of uses for that.
Allieyum
August 27, 2011
Loved the tomatoes--I added a bit of onion.
The cheese was a bit too solid and not gooey like I imagined it would be.
The cheese was a bit too solid and not gooey like I imagined it would be.
em-i-lis
August 27, 2011
oh my goodness RunawaySpoon, this is TO DIE FOR. We subbed fresh oregano but otherwise made the recipe as you wrote. It is wonderful. I just posted it and a shout out to you on my blog (http://em-i-lis.com)- hope you don't mind. It's all fully complimentary. :)
Kerryloves2travel
August 26, 2011
I am going to make this for a bridal shower this weekend.
Perfect way to use my Heirloom cherries from garden!
Perfect way to use my Heirloom cherries from garden!
lakelurelady
August 25, 2011
What a great recipe. Your food pairing ideas are perfect. Congratulations.
hardlikearmour
August 25, 2011
Congrats, RS! I had a feeling this would be a finalist. The candied tomatoes are pure genius.
hardlikearmour
August 25, 2011
With this and your blue cheese savouries you take the crown as queen of appetizers!
piccantedolce
August 25, 2011
Congrats on being a finalist, though just on the sound of this one alone it's easy to see why! I may have to run and make this immediately it sounds so good!
piccantedolce
August 25, 2011
Oh my does this sound like heaven! I'm absolutely making it with some of my bevy of cherry tomatoes!
fiveandspice
August 12, 2011
Oh yum! I love baked ricotta, and those tomatoes look like such a wonderful complement!
TheRunawaySpoon
August 12, 2011
This is my own creation. I have certainly had, and made, baked ricotta dishes, but generally found them a little bland. So I once decided to try a similar idea using an abundance of tangy, salty local goat cheese. I had at first served this with a fresh tomato salsa, but decided a sweet, warm treatment was a better complement. The candied tomatoes are inspired by an old Southern casserole dish of tomatoes with brown sugar, with the added vermouth to get things moving and add some depth. Cherry tomatoes hold up beautifully in this process. Marjoram is my favorite herb, and beautifully complements these ingredients. I’ve been making this for years, and published it on my website in June.
I would never submit a recipe that is not my own without proper attribution.
I would never submit a recipe that is not my own without proper attribution.
sexyLAMBCHOPx
August 12, 2011
Did you adapt this from an exsisting recipe or your own creation?
TheRunawaySpoon
August 13, 2011
This is my own creation. I have certainly had, and made, baked ricotta dishes, but generally found them a little bland. So I once decided to try a similar idea using an abundance of tangy, salty local goat cheese. I had at first served this with a fresh tomato salsa, but decided a sweet, warm treatment was a better complement. The candied tomatoes are inspired by an old Southern casserole dish of tomatoes with brown sugar, with the added vermouth to get things moving and add some depth. Cherry tomatoes hold up beautifully in this process. Marjoram is my favorite herb, and beautifully complements these ingredients. I’ve been making this for years, and published it on my website in June.
I would never submit a recipe that is not my own without proper attribution.
I would never submit a recipe that is not my own without proper attribution.
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