Cherry Tomatoes in Torta Del Casar Cheese Sauce

eightthirty's Note:

Cherry tomatoes served with an aged Spanish sheep's milk cheese. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers on the side. Warning: this cheese is expensive, but worth it. However, it can be substituted with Brie.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 36 ounces cherry tomatoes
• 16 ounces sheep's milk cheese , Torta del Casar (if unavailable you can substitute Torta de la Serena or Brie)
• 1 cup light cream
• 1 cup milk
• 5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 pinch fresh basil
• 1 pinch thyme
• 1 pinch rosemary

Directions:

1. Melt cheese, milk and cream over very low heat stirring constantly to prevent it from separating.
2. Season with freshly-chopped basil and a pinch of rosemary and thyme.
3. Arrange the mini tomatoes on the plates.
4. Top with cheese sauce.
5. Put remaining sauce in dish and top with diced tomatoes.
6. Use remaining as a dip for chips or crackers.