Cheddar Cheese & Brandy Spread
Submitted by Betty Ann
Whipped cheddar cheese and brandy spread with just four ingredients: sharp cheddar, butter, brandy, and black pepper. Pack it into a crock for a sophisticated appetizer or homemade food gift.
YIELD
1 servingPREP
10 minCOOK
20 minREADY
10 minFour ingredients, ten minutes, and you’ve got a pub-style cheese spread that tastes like it belongs on a charcuterie board at a fancy wine bar.
Sharp cheddar and softened butter get beaten together until smooth, then loosened with a splash of brandy that adds warmth and a boozy depth you won’t get from any store-bought spread. A crack of black pepper finishes it off.
Pack it into a ramekin, a small mason jar, or even a coffee mug. This is the kind of thing that makes a thoughtful homemade gift during the holidays, wrapped with some good crackers and a ribbon.
Let it come to room temperature before serving so it’s soft and spreadable.
Pro Tips
- Bring the cheese and butter to room temperature before beating. Cold cheese won’t blend smoothly and you’ll end up with lumps.
- Use a good brandy you’d sip on its own. Cooking brandy will taste harsh. Even a modest VS Cognac works well here.
- Try it with aged or extra-sharp cheddar for a spread with real bite. The brandy softens the intensity just enough.
Ingredients
Directions
Grate cheese.
Put in bowl of mixer with butter and beat until blended.
Add brandy and a small amount of water, if necessary, until mixture is creamy and spreadable.
Add pepper and pack into well-washed container.
Makes about 6 ounces of spread, enough to fill one coffee mug.
Store the cheese in the refrigerator and use it promptly.
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