Description
A creamy and decadent whipped blue cheese spread blended with ricotta and double cream, topped with crunchy walnuts and a drizzle of honey. Perfect as an appetizer or a flavorful addition to bread, crackers, or vegetable platters.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 150g blue cheese
- 125g ricotta cheese
- 75ml double cream
- Salt, a good pinch
- Black pepper, a good pinch
Toppings
- 20–30 walnut pieces
- Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the blue cheese, ricotta, and double cream with a good pinch of salt and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Chill the mixture: Transfer the whipped cheese mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate. It can be kept chilled for up to three days to allow flavors to meld and for convenience.
- Serve with toppings: Spoon the chilled whipped cheese onto your chosen base such as bread, crackers, or vegetable slices. Then, top each serving with a walnut piece and finish with a drizzle of honey for a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Notes
- Use a good quality blue cheese for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey drizzled to taste for the perfect sweetness.
- This spread pairs wonderfully with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
- Keep the whipped cheese refrigerated and consume within three days.
- Walnut pieces can be toasted lightly to enhance their flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: European
Keywords: blue cheese spread, whipped cheese, appetizer, honey and walnut topping, no-cook cheese dip
