Bleu Cheese Pate Recipes

BLUE CHEESE PâTé

Steps:

• Beat the soft cheese with the cream and wine until smooth (I used the metal blade of a food processor).
• Add the rest of the ingredients, blend again and season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Fill small receptacles (teacups, egg cups, ramekins, etc.) tightly with the mixture, right to the top, and smooth with the flat side of a knife.
• Chill for at least two hours until the mixture is firm (but not hard) and the flavours have fully developed - it is better if left overnight.

KALAMATA TAPENADE WITH BLEU CHEESE

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients, except cream cheese, in a food processor until olives are finely chopped.
• Add cream cheese, process until even blended.

FOUR-CHEESE PATE

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat one package if cream cheese with milk and sour cream until smooth. Spread into a 9-in. pie plate lined with plastic wrap. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. , In a bowl, beat Brie, Swiss, blue cheese and remaining cream cheese until thoroughly combined. Gently spread over chopped pecans, smoothing the top to form a flat surface. Cover and chill overnight or up to 3-4 days., Before serving, invert onto a plate and remove plastic wrap. Arrange pecan halves on top. Serve with apples or crackers.

BLEU CHEESE PATE

Steps:

• Process the cheese, butter and port until smooth.
• Mix in the mayonnaise and black pepper.
• Spoon into 4 individual ramekins and press a pecan half on top of each.
• Cover and chill until needed.