Blue Cheese Mousse Recipes

BLUE CHEESE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Soften the gelatin in the Marsala, set aside.
• Beat together the blue cheese, egg, cream cheese and butter till smooth.
• Add the seasoning, stirring well.
• Put the softened gelatin mixture into a 4-cup saucepan with the cream, shallots, and salt. Stir until warm to the finger, set aside five minutes.
• Beat into the blue cheese mixture till smooth.
• Spray a 2-3 cup mold and line with plastic wrap. Fill with the mixture, cover, and chill until firm enough to unmold.
• Serve with a selection of sliced vegetables, and buttered crostini.

TOMATO SANDWICHES WITH BLUE CHEESE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Drizzle the cut-side of the bread with olive oil, then put on a sheet tray and place in the oven to toast, 3 to 5 minutes. Evenly spread the butter between the 2 pieces.
• In a non-reactive bowl, combine the blue cheese, cream cheese, Worcestershire and vinegar until well mixed. Add the heavy cream slowly and whip with a rubber spatula or whisk until smooth and mousselike. Reserve until ready to use.
• Slice each tomato into four thick slices, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Spread a thick layer of the blue cheese mousse on the bottom half of the prepared loaf. Add the sliced tomatoes and liberally spread the shaved onion. Top with the top piece of bread and slice into servings.
• Serve with plenty of napkins.

BLUE CHEESE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Puree cheeses until very smooth, season with S&P. Whip cream to soft peaks. Gently fold cream into the cheese mixture. Fold until lumps are removed. Serve chilled.

BLUE CHEESE MOUSSE CANAPES WITH RADISH

Steps:

• In a food processor, puree the blue and cream cheeses until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Fold the whipped cream into the mousse until well blended. There should be no lumps. Transfer the mousse to a pastry bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe the mousse onto the white bread rounds and top each with a radish slice. Serve.