Point Reyes Blue Spread
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly savory, this Point Reyes Blue Cheese Spread is the ultimate appetizer for cheese lovers. Featuring the bold, earthy flavors of Point Reyes Blue Cheese, perfectly balanced with creamy accents from cream cheese, sour cream, and a touch of heavy cream, this spread is elevated by hints of honey, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic powder. Optional fresh chives add a burst of color and herby brightness, while a dash of black pepper rounds out the flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make spread is perfect for pairing with crackers, crusty bread, or fresh veggies at your next gathering. With its luxurious texture and gourmet appeal, this blue cheese spread is sure to be the star of your appetizer platter.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Point Reyes Blue Cheese
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- 3 tablespoons Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (finely chopped, optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
Bring the Point Reyes Blue Cheese and cream cheese to room temperature by letting them sit out for about 20 minutes before starting the recipe.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, crumble the Point Reyes Blue Cheese into small pieces.
Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream to the bowl.
Using a hand mixer or a fork, blend the cheeses and creams together until smooth and as uniform as possible. Small chunks of blue cheese are fine for texture.
Stir in the lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
If using fresh chives, gently fold them into the mixture for a burst of fresh flavor.
Transfer the spread to a serving dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Serve immediately with crackers, vegetable sticks, or crusty bread, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.9 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.1 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 314 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 3290 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1079 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 644 mg | 14% | |
*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.
