Gorgonzola Dolce with Figs and Port - Wedding Article

Ingredients
Makes 2 dozen
6 ounces Gorgonzola dolce
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
24 slices of white bread
FOR THE PORT SAUCE
1/2 cup ruby port
2 tablespoons honey
10 whole black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
FOR THE GARNISH
6 ripe figs, quartered
1 ounce mache

Directions
1.Combine port, honey, peppercorns, and cloves in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, and continue cooking until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2.Stir together cheeses; spread on bread with a small offset spatula.
3.Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut bread into rounds.
4.Top with figs, and drizzle with port sauce.
5.Garnish with mache, and serve.

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