Creme di Balsamico, or balsamic cream is special because of it’s syrupy texture. The thickness of the cream helps hold the rich flavors and aromas of balsamic. This is made with a combination of balsamic vinegar and grape must. Grape must is just the grapes freshly pressed with skins, seeds, and stems all attached. This combination is then filtered and voilà!
I use this mostly on cheese plates with Manchego, blue cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano. Another way to use this is drizzle on some mixed greens with strawberries and crumbled blue cheese. The sweetness compliments a ton of fruits, grilled/raw/roasted vegetables, even grilled chicken!
Every time I am in New York, my mom and I make our way to Buon Italia in Chelsea Market. We buy a few bottles each and some for our friends to try. They don’t sell this particular product online, but if you’re not in NY check out The Gourmet Online.
