Danish Blue Cheese and Port Spread
Elevate your next gathering with this luxurious Danish Blue Cheese and Port Spread, a decadent appetizer that effortlessly combines bold flavors and creamy textures. Made with tangy Danish blue cheese, velvety cream cheese, and a touch of unsalted butter, this spread is laced with the sweetness of port wine and honey, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet. A sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper adds subtle spice, while optional garnishes of chopped walnuts and fresh thyme lend extra elegance and crunch. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile spread pairs beautifully with crackers, crostini, or crisp fruit slices like apples or pears. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party or indulging in a quiet night at home, this blue cheese dip is the epitome of effortless sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Danish blue cheese
- 100 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 50 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons Port wine
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped walnuts (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Danish blue cheese, cream cheese, and softened butter.
Using a fork or an electric hand mixer, beat the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
Add the port wine, honey, and freshly ground black pepper to the cheese mixture. Mix until well incorporated and the spread has a uniform texture.
Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a little more honey for sweetness or pepper for a spicier kick.
Transfer the spread to a serving dish or ramekin. Smooth the surface with a spatula for a neat presentation.
If desired, sprinkle the top with chopped walnuts and fresh thyme leaves for garnish.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, crostini, or fresh fruit slices such as apples and pears.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.5 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.6 g | 393% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 332 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 2054 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 616 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
