Brandy Cheese Food

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.

CHEESE FONDUE RECIPE WITH COGNAC OR BRANDY

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cut bread into bite-sized cubes.
• Roughly cut the cheeses into small chunks. This technique is preferable to grating it, as it will melt more smoothly.
• Combine the cornstarch and Kirsch and mix to form a slurry.
• Peel the garlic clove and cut it in half, then rub the inside of a heatproof fondue pot with the cut garlic clove.
• Pour in the wine and bring it to a gentle simmer , but don't boil. Stir in the cornstarch-Kirsch slurry until combined.
• Add the cheese a handful or so at a time, stirring until it's melted before adding more.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Adjust the consistency of the cheese sauce with warmed wine if it becomes too thick.
• Serve bread cubes with skewers or long fondue forks for dipping into the fondue .
• Enjoy!

FLAMING GREEK CHEESE (SAGANAKI)

Steps:

• Brush each side of the kasseri cheese with water. Dredge both sides in flour, making sure the surface is completely covered.
• Preheat a well seasoned cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until smoking. Pour in olive oil. Carefully place the floured cheese in the hot oil. Cook until cheese begins to ooze and a golden brown crust forms, about 2 minutes. Quickly flip cheese over with a spatula. Fry until bottom is golden brown, about 30 seconds more.
• Remove skillet from heat and transfer onto a napkin-lined plate. Pour brandy over the cheese. Light the brandy using a fireplace lighter. Now you can exclaim "Opa!" and marvel at the fire. Squeeze some lemon juice on top to extinguish the last few flames and garnish with parsley.

BRANDY APPLES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven on low broil setting.
• Slice baguette into 35 small rounds. Coat each round with olive oil and lightly salt and pepper them. Place them on a cookie sheet. In a small saucepan, melt butter and add apple slices. When apples are coated, add brandy and toss gently for about 3 minutes, until apples become slightly soft. Remove from heat.
• To construct, place 1 apple slice on a toast round and spoon about 1 tablespoon of goat cheese on top. When all of them are constructed, place entire cookie sheet under broiler and remove as soon as the top of the goat cheese is slightly browned. Be sure you don't forget them, because they will brown quickly.

BRANDY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Blend together.
• Cover and refrigerate until 1/2 hour prior to serving.
• Yummy on crackers.

BRANDY ALEXANDER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• In a food processor, pulse chocolate graham crackers until fine crumbs form.
• Add sugar and butter-pulse to moisten.
• Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch spring-form pan.
• Chill.
• In a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth.
• Add sugar and cornstarch.
• Beat on medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Add the Brandy and Creme de Cacao.
• Beat until well incorporated and smooth.
• Pour into chilled crust.
• Bake for 60 minutes or until cheesecake is just set and center slightly jiggles.
• Transfer to a wire rack-run a knife around the inside of pan.
• Allow to cool completely at room temperature.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Center cheesecake on a serving plate, remove side of spring-form pan.
• Whip the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks are reached.
• Garnish cheesecake with whipped cream, scatter chocolate covered espresso beans.
• Serve.