Port Wine & Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread

Name: Port Wine & Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Enough for a Party!
Ingredients: CHEDDAR CHEESE BASE; 1 lb sharp cheddar, very finely grated; 3/4 c half and half; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or ground white pepper; PORT WINE SWIRL; 1/2 c your favorite, sweet, port wine; 1 pkg knox unflavored gelatine; 1/4 c parmesan cheese, finely grated

By TROY RAY
@TROYRAYNYC

Perfect for the Holidays, or, anytime!

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Serves:

Enough for a Party!

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Ingredients

CHEDDAR CHEESE BASE
1 lb

sharp cheddar, very finely grated
3/4 c

half and half
1 1/2 tsp

kosher salt
1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper or ground white pepper
PORT WINE SWIRL
1/2 c

your favorite, sweet, port wine
1 pkg

knox unflavored gelatine
1/4 c

parmesan cheese, finely grated
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How to Make Port Wine & Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread

Step-by-Step

Using room temperature wine, place in small bowl and add gelatine; mix well. Add parmesan cheese and dissolve by stirring constantly with a small whisk. Set aside and let gelatine form.
Heat half & half in a saucepan until bubbles form around edge of pan; do not boil.
Place grated cheddar in food processor. Slowly add half & half and mix until cheese is smooth and silky. Add salt and pepper.
In a serving bowl, place 1/3 of the cheese mixture on the bottom. Dollop 1/3 of the port wine "jelly" on to the cheese. Using a chopstick, "marble" the port, but not mixing completely with the cheddar. Repeat this step two more times. Remember, the last time you do this step is your "presentation". Swirl carefully!
Chill for at least 6 hours so the flavors can marry. When ready to serve, let come up to [nearly] room temperature. Enjoy!