Blue Cheese Spread With Spiced Walnuts Recipe

Name: Blue Cheese Spread With Spiced Walnuts Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkt cream cheese - (8 ounce); 1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese; 1/4 c. fresh chevre (goat) cheese; 2 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine room temperature; 2 Tbsp. brandy (or possibly lowfat milk); 3 Tbsp. thinly-sliced chives (or possibly green onions); 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper; 1/8 tsp grnd cumin; 1/8 tsp grnd cinnamon; 1/8 tsp grnd cardamom; 2 tsp chili oil; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 c. coarsely-minced walnuts; 2 tsp sugar; 3 doz unsalted water crackers (or possibly thin apple slices)

Servings: persons

1 pkt cream cheese - (8 ounce)
1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese
1/4 c. fresh chevre (goat) cheese
2 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine room temperature
2 Tbsp. brandy (or possibly lowfat milk)
3 Tbsp. thinly-sliced chives (or possibly green onions)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
1/8 tsp grnd cumin
1/8 tsp grnd cinnamon
1/8 tsp grnd cardamom
2 tsp chili oil
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 c. coarsely-minced walnuts
2 tsp sugar
3 doz unsalted water crackers (or possibly thin apple slices)

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Beat cream cheese, blue cheese, chevre, butter, and brandy till creamy.
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Stir in 2 Tbsp.
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chives.
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Mound in a small, shallow dish.
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If making ahead, cover and refrigerateup to 2 days.
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In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and cardamom.
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Pour chili oil and extra virgin olive oil into an 8- to 10-inch nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
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Add in walnuts.
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Stir often till toasted, 5 to 7 min.
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Add in sugar and stir till it melts onto nuts, about 1 minute.
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Pour warm nuts into bowl with spices and mix to coat.
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If making ahead, let cold and store airtight up to 2 days.
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Sprinkle nuts and remaining 1 Tbsp.
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chives over cheese.
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Spread mix onto crackers.
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This recipe yields about 1 1/2 c.; 6 to 8 servings.
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Comments: When her winery, Single Leaf Vineyards & Winery, participates in big festivals, owner Pam Miller uses this appetizer, that can be made ahead and easily multiplied.
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It goes well with Single Leaf's Chardonnay.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkt cream cheese - (8 ounce), 1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese, 1/4 c. fresh chevre (goat) cheese, 2 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine room temperature, and more.

Yes, Blue Cheese Spread With Spiced Walnuts Recipe falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!