Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsil BucoFive Cheeses Recipe

Five Cheeses Recipe

Inspired by il Buco
Time30m
Serves4

Make Five Cheeses Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cheeses

Additional Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Cheeses

  1. 1

    Grate and Chop

    Grate the Mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses using a box grater. Chop the Parmesan cheese into small pieces. Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese and set aside the Cream Cheese in a mixing bowl.

Making the Cheese Mixture

  1. 2

    Combine Cheeses

    In the mixing bowl containing the Cream Cheese, add the grated Mozzarella, grated Cheddar, chopped Parmesan, and crumbled Gorgonzola. Mix until all the cheeses are well combined.

  2. 3

    Seasoning

    Add salt and black pepper to the cheese mixture to taste. Stir in the freshly chopped basil for added flavor.

Preparing the Garlic Oil

  1. 4

    Infuse Olive Oil

    In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Serving the Cheese Platter

  1. 5

    Assemble the Platter

    Place the cheese mixture into a serving bowl. Drizzle the infused garlic oil over the top. Serve with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

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