Pineapple-Shaped Manchego Cheese Las Terceras D.O.P. Appetizer

INGREDIENTS

• Las Terceras Manchego cream cheese (you can find the recipe on their website).
• A pinch of rosemary and ground black pepper.
• Crispy onions (optional).
• Whole toasted almonds.
• Split or sliced toasted almonds.
• For plating: Bay leaves and finely grated Las Terceras cured Manchego cheese.

PREPARACIÓN

Prepare the mixture: Mix the cream cheese, pepper, rosemary, and crispy onions together until you have a consistent dough.

Shape the cheese: Divide the dough into two portions and shape each one into a pyramid or oval (resembling a pine cone).

Add the "scales":

In one mound, press the whole almonds into the cheese.

In the other, use the split or sliced almonds.

Tip: Do not do this days in advance, as the almonds will lose their crunch and soften over time.

Plating: Decorate with bay leaves at the top (to look like the stem) and sprinkle the finely grated cheese over the top to create a "snowy" effect.