port wine & sharp cheddar cheese spread
Perfect for the Holidays, or, anytime!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
Enough for a Party!
Ingredients
- CHEDDAR CHEESE BASE
- 1 pound sharp cheddar, very finely grated
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or ground white pepper
- PORT WINE SWIRL
- 1/2 cup your favorite, sweet, port wine
- 1 package knox unflavored gelatine
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
How To Make port wine & sharp cheddar cheese spread
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Step 1Using 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.
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Step 2Heat half & half in a saucepan until bubbles form around edge of pan; do not boil.
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Step 3Place grated cheddar in food processor. Slowly add half & half and mix until cheese is smooth and silky. Add salt and pepper.
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Step 4In 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!
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Step 5Chill for at least 6 hours so the flavors can marry. When ready to serve, let come up to [nearly] room temperature. Enjoy!
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#cheese
Keyword:
#Party
Keyword:
#entertaining
Keyword:
#wine
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