Whisky Cheddar Spread

Name: Whisky Cheddar Spread
Ingredients: 1/3 cup hazelnuts; 2 cups extra-old cheddar cheese, diced and at room temperature (10 oz/300 g); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons Scotch whisky or 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup hazelnuts
2 cups extra-old cheddar cheese, diced and at room temperature (10 oz/300 g)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons Scotch whisky or 2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1

On small rimmed baking sheet, toast hazelnuts in 350°F (180°C) oven until golden and fragrant, about 6 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
2

In food processor, combine cheese, butter, whisky, mustard and pepper until smooth.
3

Pulse in 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the hazelnuts just until mixed.
4

Scrape into bowl; sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts.
5

(Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.).