Creamy Gouda Horseradish Spread
(from jerseyjenny’s recipe box)
Source: Great Bar Food at Home, Kate Heyhoe
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Serves 10 people
Categories: appetizers, cheese, yum
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 oz regular or low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 7 ounces Gouda cheese (2 cups shredded)
- 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1.5 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- .5 teaspoon ground white pepper
- .25 teaspoon salt
- Coarsely ground black pepper
Directions
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With an electric mixer or by hand, whip the cream until it just forms stiff peaks (For a small recipe like this, use a narrow bowl rather than a wide one).
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Using a food processor, drop peeled garlic cloves into the feed tube while the machine runs. Process until the garlic is chopped.
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Cut the cream cheese into chunks and add them to the garlic.
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Add the remaining ingredients except black pepper and whipped cream, process until completely smooth, scraping bowl as needed.
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Using the pulse button, add the whipped cream just until blended.
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Cover and chill at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. This spread will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator.
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Before serving, garnish with black pepper and bring to room temperature for the fullest flavor.