Turnip Puree With Pears and Cheese

1. 1

   Steam the turnips for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on age and size, until tender.

2. 2

   Steam the pears until they are soft, 5 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, saute the shallots in the butter until translucent.

4. 4

   Either in a food processor, using the steel blade, or in a blender, puree the turnips, pears and shallots with the Gorgonzola, in batches, until all of it is pureed.

5. 5

   Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.

6. 6

   At this point the dish may be refrigerated.

7. 7

   To serve, spoon puree, which is quite liquid at this point, into a large skillet.

8. 8

   Cook at a simmer, to thicken the mixture and evaporate the liquid, for about 30 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.