Apple Honey & Cheese Spread
This is a welcomed addition to any charcuterie board. For a truly memorable charcuterie board experience, make sure to include a chunk of raw honeycomb along with this apple honey cheese spread.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 crock or small serving dish
Ingredients
- 8 oz low-fat cream cheese softened
- 4 oz cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tbsp brandy or sherry
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 medium tart apple like granny smith, cored, peeled, and grated
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbs slivered almonds
- toast or crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar, honey, and brandy. Beat until smooth. Add the apple, basil, oregano, thyme, pepper, and slivered almonds, and stir until completely combined.
- Put the mixture into a crock or small serving dish. Cover and chill for approximately 1 hour.
Notes
For a truly memorable charcuterie board experience, include a chunk of raw honeycomb along with this apple honey cheese spread. You can spread the cheese directly onto a piece of the honeycomb or use a cracker or slice of baguette and top with a small slice of honeycomb and some of the cheese spread.