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.
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.