Feta Four Ways with Matt Preston - 'Freeze It'

Feta Four Ways with Matt Preston - 'Freeze It'

Freeze – Roasted Peach with Frozen Feta & Frozen Peach with Gorgonzola

This unique dish plays with temperature and texture, balancing warm, caramelized peaches with icy shards of frozen feta and bold gorgonzola. The roasted peaches become rich and syrupy, while the frozen peaches add a refreshing contrast. It’s an elegant, unexpected combination that’s perfect as a light dessert or a sophisticated cheese course.

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe peaches
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 250g feta block, frozen overnight
  • 250g gorgonzola piece

Method

1. Freeze & Roast the Peaches

  • The night before, freeze two whole peaches and the feta block.
  • Halve the remaining two peaches, sprinkle with caster sugar and maple syrup, and roast at 180°C for 15–20 minutes or until soft and caramelized. Let cool completely.

2. Assemble the Dishes

Option 1: Roasted Peach with Frozen Feta

  • Place a roasted peach half on a serving plate.
  • Using a fine grater or microplane, grate frozen feta over the top.

Option 2: Frozen Peach with Gorgonzola

  • Crumble gorgonzola into a serving glass or bowl.
  • Grate a frozen peach over the top, creating a delicate, icy texture.

3. Serve & Enjoy

This dish is a stunning blend of sweet, savory, warm, and cold. Serve as a refined appetizer, cheese course, or unexpected dessert.

Would you like any adjustments to the format or style? 😊

Back to blog

Leave a comment

Please note, comments need to be approved before they are published.