Sharp Cheddar And Walnut Spread

Name: Sharp Cheddar And Walnut Spread
Ingredients: 1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes, at room temperature; 1/2 stick (4 Tbsp.) unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/8 tsp. Cayenne; 1/4 tsp. mace; 2 Tbsp. cooking wine; 1 cup chopped walnuts

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes, at room temperature
1/2 stick (4 Tbsp.) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/8 tsp. Cayenne
1/4 tsp. mace
2 Tbsp. cooking wine
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1

Combine cheese, butter, sour cream, Cayenne, mace and cooking wine in the container of a food processor, and whirl until mixture is smooth and creamy.
2

Scrape into a bowl. Stir in the nuts. Taste, and correct seasoning.
3

Pack the spread into two 1 1/2 to 2 cup glazed crocks (onion soup bowls are nice for this). Cover tightly and refrigerate for two days or more before serving.
4

To serve, let the spread soften slightly at room temperature.
5

Yield: 3 cups.