Parmigiano - reggiano adds a cheesy, salty, and nutty flavor to the sweet crumble of this otherwise traditional apple crisp recipe. Grate cheese on the small hole side of a 4-sided box grater into a small bowl. · parmigiano - reggiano adds a cheesy, salty, and nutty flavor to the sweet crumble of this otherwise traditional apple crisp recipe. · get ready to be the star of thanksgiving with this fancied up dessert! Heat oven to 375ºf. After a trip to italy and a nod to the tradition of pairing cheddar and apple pie, i decided to add some grated fresh italian parmigiano - reggiano into the flour-oat topper on an otherwise basic fruit crisp recipe. Turn a classic into your new favorite with this parmesan apple crisp. Using a tablespoon measure, place cheese in mounds onto a nonstick silicone pad or greased parchment paper-lined half-sheet pan. · the filling is kept as simple as possible so the flavor of the apples really shines through, and the topping is a nice twist on the traditional apple -cheddar cheese pie that is popular in the south. Parmigiano - reggiano apple crisp , a vegetarian recipe from better homes & gardens. Use 2 separate sheet pans, 5 rounds per pan.