Danish Blue Cheese And Port Spread Recipes

BLUE CHEESE, PORT, AND WALNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor blend together the cheese, the butter, and the Port until the mixture is smooth and in a bowl combine well the cheese mixture and the walnuts. Transfer the spread to crocks or ramekins. The spread keeps, covered and chilled, for 3 weeks. Serve the spread with crackers.

DANISH BLUE CHEESE AND PORT SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except walnuts in food processor. Process, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
• Refrigerate, covered, up to 2 weeks.
• Remove from the refrigerator about 1 hour before serving and stir in the walnuts when softened.
• (You may add the nuts right away if you're serving the spread within a few hours).
• Serve with bread, crackers or in pastry tartlets.

BERRY BLUE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• If using dried berries, place in a bowl and pour boiling water over them.
• Let them sit for once minute, drain and set aside.
• If using frozen berries, thaw out and drain off moisture.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and blue cheese until nearly smooth.
• Stir in berries, garlic and green onions, until just combined.
• Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
• To serve, sprinkle with pecans and serve with crackers.

BLUE-CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a regular or mini food processor, pulse cream cheese until smooth. Add blue cheese and process until fully combined. If needed, pulse in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach a spreadable consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

DANISH BLUE CHEESE PIMENTO SPREAD

Steps:

• Using the whip attachment on a stand mixer, beat together the cheeses, mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce until light and creamy.
• Add garlic, salt, pimentos, walnuts and chives. Fold together until well blended.
• Chill for a few hours before serving.
• (Cooking time is chilling time.).

BLUE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheeses, sour cream, Cognac, salt and pepper. Add shallots and mix well. Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap. Spread cheese mixture into prepared bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate; garnish with walnuts. Serve with crackers.

BLEU CHEESE & PORT BREAD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in bread machine pan, in order given Can be made with the regular and rapid bake cycles.
• No need to use an expensive port here, just one with good flavour.
• The sharper the blue cheese, the stronger the flavour in the bread.
• We like the Danish blue best. As with all cheese recipes, loaf appearance may vary but the flavour is worth it. This moderately textured loaf makes great croutons and wonderful toast points for parties - delicious served warm with your favourite steak.