Parmesan "Grapes"

• whipping cream↗1 cup

  1

• garlic↗2 cloves

  2

• ground nutmeg↗1⁄8 teaspoon

  1⁄8

• ground pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon

  1⁄8

• grated parmesan cheese6 ounces

  6

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring the cream, garlic, nutmeg and pepper to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low; stir constantly.

3. 3

   Discard the garlic after a minute or two.

4. 4

   Add the cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.

5. 5

   Pour into a bowl to cool.

6. 6

   When cool, cover and refrigerate until firm, 4 hours to overnight.

7. 7

   Scoop out with a melonballer.

8. 8

   Arrange the balls like a bunch of grapes, garnished with a paper or real "grape" leaf.

9. 9

   Serve at room temperature with slices of baguette, crackers or rusks.