Tartine alla Robiola

(Robiola Spread)

Gioachino Busi, Vasti, Parma

There are two cheeses that go by the name of Robiola. There is one from Piedmont, which is a fresh cheese, and one from Lombardia, which is of a tan colour. The latter is rich and mildly pungent.

½ pound Robiola (fresh cheese)

2 tablespoons butter (room temperature)

4 ounces dry white wine

Saltines or toasted bread

1. Combine cheese and butter in bowl and mix thoroughly.

2.Add wine and continue mixing until creamy and paste-like.

3.Transfer to serving bowl, and serve with toasted bread, saltines, or your favourite cracker.

Robiola cheese may be difficult to find. The best substitute would
be ½ cup of Mascarpone with ⅓ cup of Ricotta.