The SAVORY RING WITH GORGONZOLA, PANCETTA AND WALNUTS, soft, rustic and irresistibly flavorful, is the perfect recipe to bring a different kind of appetizer or aperitivo to the table—full of taste and contrasts. The base, soft and fragrant, wraps pieces of pancetta that give a crunchy, smoky note, while the chopped walnuts add a rustic touch and an unexpected crunch that makes every bite even more special.
Easy to prepare, this savory ring is perfect for a buffet, brunch or savory snack. Sliced, it immediately becomes the star of picnics, aperitifs with friends or as a tasty alternative to bread to accompany cured meats and cheeses.
A versatile idea that combines simple yet bold ingredients into a fragrant, irresistible ring, ready to win over those who love intense, enveloping flavors.
Also great as a fridge-cleanup recipe, it keeps for 4-5 days in the refrigerator, or you can even freeze it already sliced: take slices out as needed and reheat in the oven.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8-10 servings
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 205.25 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 12.98 (g) of which sugars 1.06 (g)
- Proteins 6.93 (g)
- Fat 14.27 (g) of which saturated 3.13 (g)of which unsaturated 8.56 (g)
- Fibers 0.50 (g)
- Sodium 173.53 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 55 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3 Eggs (medium, at room temperature)
- 7 tbsp Sunflower oil
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp Instant baking powder (for savory preparations)
- 3 oz Smoked pancetta
- 3 oz Gorgonzola (sharp)
- 1/2 cup Walnut halves (coarsely chopped)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Tools
- 2 Bowls
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Bundt pan 8 in
Preparation
Preparing the gorgonzola, pancetta and walnut savory ring is very quick and simple. First, put the milk (about 1/3 cup) and the gorgonzola in a small saucepan and melt completely, stirring with a whisk or a wooden spoon. Once melted, let it cool.
In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs, add the cold milk (about 7 tbsp) — the milk in which you dissolved the gorgonzola — the sunflower oil, a pinch of salt, a grind of pepper and mix everything together.
In another large bowl sift the flour with the baking powder. Add the egg mixture and stir.At this point add the pancetta cut into cubes and the walnuts, previously toasted for a few minutes in the oven and coarsely chopped.
Butter and flour an 8 in bundt pan, pour in the batter and level the surface.
Bake your gorgonzola, pancetta and walnut savory ring in a preheated conventional oven at 356°F for about 25-30 minutes. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool completely before unmolding.
I recommend eating it warm, but it is also good cold. If you have leftover slices you can freeze them and take them out when needed, thawing them in the microwave or oven.
