When most foods get moldy, we throw them away. This is not the case for blue cheese. The mold gives the cheese its distinctive flavor and texture. The emergence of American-made blue cheese is what makes blue cheese so exciting today. Europe has always had a blue cheese tradition but after much talk about the robust flavor this cheese possesses, the American blue cheese scene is steadily growing.
These cheese spreads not only feature the robust flavor this type of cheese has to offer but it is also generally combined with nuts. Nuts give the cheese an earthy taste and added texture that you will love. Different types of toasted nuts, such as pistachios, almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts, are perfect pairings for this robust flavored cheese. Fruits also make great couplings. Some recommended fruit pairings are ripe pears, grapes, apples, clementines and fresh figs. The great thing about serving a this cheese spread is that almost anything can be served alongside to spread the cheese on. Impeccable items to serve with your cheese spread include:
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Apple slices Pear wedges Flatbreads Crusty bread slices Pita Crackers Pita Bread
Blue Cheese-Walnut Spread
This spread goes great with apple slices, pear wedges, or flatbread. If you like, this recipe can be prepared ahead of time. Just prepare as directed and transfer to a covered airtight container. This spread can last for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Let stand for 1 hour before serving so it can get to room temperature, and be sure to stir well to soften the spread before serving. Toasted walnuts can be added to the top of the spread for garnishment when serving.
What You Need:
8 ounces blue cheese 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
How To Make It:
Let cheese and butter stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cut cheese into small pieces. Slice butter to ½-inch pieces.
Place cheese and butter in a food processor. Cover and process until almost smooth while scraping down side of bowl with a spatula as needed. Stir in ½ cup walnuts.
Transfer to a small serving bowl. If desired, top with extra walnuts. Serve with fruit or flatbread.
Three-Cheese Spread With Almonds
This spread goes great paired with crackers and party rye bread. If you need to do so, this recipe can be made ahead. Instead of chilling for 1 hour, this spread can be chilled for up to 24 hours when needed.
What You Need:
8 ounces softened cream cheese 8 ounces sour cream 1 cup shredded process Swiss cheese 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
How To Make It:
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Swiss cheese, blue cheese crumbles, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
When serving, stir in almonds and place in serving bowl.
Two Blue Cheese Spreads Recipes
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