Baked Tomino

Name: Baked Tomino
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tomini cheese (4 pieces) 0.8 lb; Dried figs 3.5 oz; Walnuts ½ cup; Rosemary 2 sprigs; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Breadcrumbs 1 cup; Extra virgin olive oil 2.7 tbsp

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560

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 560
Carbohydrates g 30.2
of which sugars g 16.7
Protein g 16.4
Fats g 41.5
of which saturated fat g 12.02
Fiber g 4.4
Cholesterol mg 55
Sodium mg 1366

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Picture this: a baked tomino from Piedmont—where cheese traditions are a big deal. Instead of grilling, this one's baked to perfection. Really, it's all about that creamy center and golden crust. And you know what? The mix of textures and flavors is seriously good. Imagine rich, warm cheese mingling with crunchy walnuts and sweet dried figs—plus a hint of rosemary for that earthy vibe. It's like a flavor party with every bite. Not your everyday baked Italian cheese—the taste and texture contrasts make it really, really special.

In Piedmont, cheese lovers, like, love experimenting. Baked tomino cheese is perfect for trying fun twists. Some folks wrap it in puff pastry for super crispy edges, while others go for mezze penne gratinate—mixing small pasta with tomino, walnuts, and figs to make a moist, comforting dish. Pretty much perfection. This versatile baked tomino recipe is perfect for a quick appetizer or a light second course when you are craving something special.

And listen, the cheese gets gooey in the middle, soaking up the rosemary—making the figs and nuts even more flavorful. Serve it as a starter or part of a cheese platter—it brings a taste of Turin or the nearby hills right to your table. For anyone who loves a good baked cheese appetizer or wants a fresh take on a tomino cheese recipe, this dish delivers—creamy, crunchy, sweet, and a dash of earthy goodness, all perfectly balanced in each bite. Cannot go wrong.

INGREDIENTS

560

Calories per serving

Ingredients for 4 tomini: Tomini cheese 0.8 lb (370 g) - (4 pieces); Dried figs 3.5 oz (100 g); Walnuts ½ cup (60 g); Rosemary 2 sprigs; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

for breading: Breadcrumbs 1 cup (70 g); Extra virgin olive oil 2.7 tbsp (40 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Baked Tomino

To prepare the baked tomini, start by preparing the ingredients you will need for the recipe: cut the dried figs in half 1, coarsely chop the walnut kernels 2, and finally separate the rosemary needles from the stems 3.

Place the figs in a bowl, add the walnuts 4 and rosemary 5, then season with a drizzle of olive oil 6,

salt 7 and pepper. Mix the mixture well and pour it into a baking dish large enough to hold all 4 tomini 8, distribute it evenly on the bottom, and season with another drizzle of oil 9.

Pour the oil and breadcrumbs into two separate bowls: dip only one side of the tomino in the oil 10, then pass the same side in the breadcrumbs 11. Place the tomini in the baking dish with the breaded side facing up 12,

add another grind of pepper 13 and bake in a preheated static oven at 390°F for 10 minutes. After this time, switch to grill mode and bake for another 3 minutes. Remove your baked tomini from the oven 14 and serve them hot to ensure the stringy effect 15!

Storage

It is recommended to consume the baked tomini as soon as they are ready. Freezing is not recommended.

Advice

If you wish, you can add a teaspoon of honey to the fig, walnut, and rosemary mixture! Accompany your baked tomini with a fresh salad made of mixed greens.

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