Blue Cheese Walnut Terrine |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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i got this recipe from chef to chef and edited it :) great party food. make this a day in advance for full flavor. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 cup walnuts |
3 tablespoons sugar |
1 lb maytag blue cheese, crumbled, divided |
2 1/2 ounces fresh chevre cheese (goat cheese) |
2 1/2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature |
1/4 lb butter, room temperature |
2 tablespoons brandy |
1/2 cup minced scallion |
2 tablespoons minced parsley |
2 tablespoons minced chives |
Directions:
1. Combine the cumin, salt, cardamom and pepper; set aside.
2. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and saute until light brown.
3. Sprinkle with sugar; saute until sugar melts and turns light amber.
4. Remove from the heat; toss nuts with spice mixture. Cool.
5. In a food processor, combine 1/2 pound blue cheese, chevre, cream cheese and butter; puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; fold in brandy and scallions. Mix parsley and chives in a separate bowl.
6. Oil a skinny terrine mold and line with plastic wrap. Pipe a third of the cheese mixture into the bottom of mold and spread out evenly. Sprinkle with a third of the remaining blue cheese, a third of the spiced nuts and a third of the parsley-chive mixture. Repeat layers twice. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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