Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsItalXCipolla E Gorgonzola Recipe

Cipolla E Gorgonzola Recipe

Inspired by ItalX
Time1h
Serves4

Balsamic caramelized onion jam, gorgonzola cream, arugula, fig agrodolce

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Balsamic Caramelized Onion Jam

Gorgonzola Cream

Fig Agrodolce

Assembly

Method

Balsamic Caramelized Onion Jam

  1. 1

    Prepare the Onions

    Slice the yellow onions thinly.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Cook the Onions

    Add the sliced onions and salt to the skillet. Stir to coat the onions in oil.

  4. 4

    Caramelize

    Cook the onions for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and caramelized.

  5. 5

    Add Balsamic and Sugar

    Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to the onions. Stir well and let it cook for another 10 minutes until thickened.

  6. 6

    Cool Down

    Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

Gorgonzola Cream

  1. 7

    Mix Cheeses

    In a mixing bowl, combine Gorgonzola cheese and cream cheese. Blend until smooth.

  2. 8

    Add Heavy Cream

    Gradually add the heavy cream while mixing until you reach a creamy consistency.

  3. 9

    Season and Set Aside

    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.

Fig Agrodolce

  1. 10

    Prepare Figs

    Chop the dried figs into small pieces.

  2. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine chopped figs, honey, red wine vinegar, and water.

  3. 12

    Simmer

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until it thickens.

  4. 13

    Cool Down

    Remove from heat and let cool before serving.

Assembly

  1. 14

    Spread Gorgonzola

    On each piece of toast or cracker, spread a layer of Gorgonzola cream.

  2. 15

    Add Onion Jam

    Top with a spoonful of balsamic caramelized onion jam.

  3. 16

    Add Arugula

    Add a handful of arugula on top of the jam.

  4. 17

    Drizzle Fig Agrodolce

    Finish with a drizzle of fig agrodolce for sweetness.

More from ItalX