Brandied Blue Cheese Dates On Crackers Recipes

BRANDIED BLUE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients until blended. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds., Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving. Serve with crackers.

BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT CRACKERS

Steps:

• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and Stilton together for 1 minute, or until smooth. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour, salt and pepper and mix until it's in large crumbles, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon of water and mix until combined.
• Dump the dough onto a floured board, press it into a ball, and roll into a 12-inch long log. Brush the log completely with the egg wash. Spread the walnuts in a square on a cutting board and roll the log back and forth in the walnuts, pressing lightly, and distributing them evenly on the outside of the log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 4 days.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut the log 3/8ths-inch thick with a small, sharp knife and place the crackers on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 22 minutes until very lightly browned. Rotate the pan once during baking. Cool and serve at room temperature.

BLUE CHEESE DATE WRAPS

Steps:

• Cut each bacon strip into thirds. In a large skillet, cook bacon in batches over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm. , Carefully cut a slit in the center of each date; fill with blue cheese. Wrap a bacon piece around each stuffed date; secure with wooden toothpicks. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

DATES AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Using a sharp paring knife, cut a slit into each date (remove pits, if needed); stuff with blue cheese. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle the almonds on top. Drizzle with honey.

GOAT CHEESE & DATES CRACKERS

Steps:

• Spread a light to medium coating of goat cheese on the crackers.
• Slice the dates into little 1/4 inch"O"s.
• Place 3 slices of dates on each cracker.
• Be sure to let everything come to room temperature before serving so you get the full flavor of the cheese and the dates.

BACON WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Slice dates in half, and open them up. Pinch off pieces of blue cheese, and place them into the center of the dates. Close the halves of the dates, and wrap a half-slice of bacon around the outside. Secure each one with a toothpick. Arrange in a baking dish or on a baking sheet with sides to catch any grease.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is crisp. Turn dates over after the first 20 minutes for even cooking.

BLUE CHEESE CRACKERS

Steps:

• Put flour in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add pecans and pulse until pecans are finely chopped. Add butter and blue cheese and pulse to form pea-sized lumps and sandy crumbs. Add egg yolk and pulse just until dough comes together.
• Scrape dough onto a large sheet of waxed paper and press. Cut dough into halves and form each piece into a 10" log. Wrap in waxed paper and freezze until firm, 30-60 minutes
• Preheat oven to 375* Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment

BLUE CHEESE WITH ROSEMARY HONEY ON CRACKERS

Steps:

• In heavy small saucepan over low heat, stir together honey, rosemary, and salt. Continue heating, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Strain through fine-mesh sieve into small bowl, discarding rosemary. Cool slightly, about 3 minutes. (Honey can be infused ahead and stored in airtight container at room temperature up to 24 hours.)
• Cut blue cheese into 40 slices and arrange on crackers. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with scallions, and serve