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Stilton and Walnut Pâté

A rich British savory spread combining blue Stilton cheese, butter, cream cheese, and crunchy walnuts with a touch of port wine.

15 minEasyServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 7 oz Stilton cheese, crumbled
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp ruby port wine
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add 7 oz crumbled Stilton cheese, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp ruby port wine to a food processor or blender.

  2. 2

    Blend until smooth and fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.

  3. 3

    Fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper with a spatula.

  4. 4

    Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

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Questions

How long does Stilton and Walnut Pâté take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Can I make Stilton and Walnut Pâté dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (7 oz Stilton cheese, crumbled, 4 oz cream cheese, softened, 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Is Stilton and Walnut Pâté vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 7 oz Stilton cheese, crumbled, 4 oz cream cheese, softened and 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan appetizer collection.

How many calories are in Stilton and Walnut Pâté?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 280 calories, with 7 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Stilton and Walnut Pâté keep?

Refrigerate Stilton and Walnut Pâté in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

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