Port Cheese Spread

 

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 [paid link], 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

How Do I make Port Cheese Spread into a Mason Jar Gift?

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.

Print Rate & Comment

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 319kcal

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 (1 1/10 portion)

Calories 319 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 13g65%

Cholesterol 64mg21%

Sodium 295mg12%

Potassium 124mg4%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 695IU14%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Vitamin D 1µg7%

Vitamin E 1mg7%

Vitamin K 3µg3%

Calcium 277mg28%

Folate 11µg3%

Iron 1mg6%

Zinc 2mg13%

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

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy, and is sourced from the USDA Food Database.

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