Port Cheese Spread

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What are the Ingredients for Port Wine Cheese Spread?

• Port Wine – If Port wine is not available, a sweet red wine will work as well
• Cream cheese – I use full-fat but reduced fat may be used.
• Sharp cheddar cheese – Low fat cheese may also be used.
• Fresh chives – I use them from my garden but fresh parsley is a good substitute.
• Salt – I use fine Kosher salt but regular table salt may be substituted.
• Black pepper – freshly ground black pepper tastes best but ground black pepper may be used as well.
• Chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds – I used walnuts today but we really like this with almond slivers.

How Do I make Port Wine Cheese Spread?

1. In a small saucepan [paid link], boil 1 cup of port until it is reduced into a syrup of about 2 tablespoons.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese and cheddar cheeses. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Then, by hand swirl in the port reduction. Do not fully combine.
4. Transfer into a crock for serving and top with a scattering of chopped walnuts and fresh herbs or roll into a 10 – 12 in log or ball and then roll into the nuts and fresh herbs

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Port Wine Cheese Spread

This port wine cheese recipe is typically served as a spread or in a ball. This flavorful cheese also makes a wonderful gift for the wine-lover or foodie on your list.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Author Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Ingredients

• 1 cup Port Wine - (for reduction)
• 1 8 oz package cream cheese - , softened
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh chives - , chopped & divided
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans - , walnuts or hazelnuts, toasted

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, boil 1 cup of port until it is reduced into a syrup of about 2 tablespoons.
• In a mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese and cheddar cheeses. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Then, by hand swirl in the port reduction. Do not fully combine.
• Transfer into a crock for serving and top with a scattering of chopped walnuts and fresh herbs or roll into a 10 - 12 in log or ball and then roll into the nuts and fresh herbs

Notes

Port Wine is a fortified Portuguese wine and is not typically sold in grocery stores. In my area, Port Wine is only available in full-service liquor stores. If Port Wine is not available in your area, chose a sweet, red, Portuguese wine as a viable substitute.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Port Wine Cheese Spread

Amount Per Serving

Calories 0

% Daily Value*

Fat 0g0%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 0mg0%

Carbohydrates 0g0%

Fiber 0g0%

Sugar 0g0%

Protein 0g0%

* (Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

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This post was last updated on December 18th, 2019