Fromage Fort (Strong Cheese)
- 10m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 10m Ready In
Yield varies A transformative, French spread made from cheese scraps that might otherwise be thrown away or neglected—an especially useful recipe for the day after a party. If using blue cheese, do not let it exceed one-quarter of the total amount. Keep in mind that garlic (especially raw) or herbs will intensify the longer the spread sits, so use a light hand. Serve with crusty bread and crudités.
Ingredients
- Cheese scraps, rinds removed, any hard cheeses grated
- 1 (Garlic, raw or roasted) (opens in new tab)
- (Herbs, fresh or dried)
- (Black pepper)
- (Red pepper flakes)
- (A splash of Cognac)
- Dry white wine
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- Cheese scraps, rinds removed, any hard cheeses grated
- 1 (Garlic, raw or roasted)
- (Herbs, fresh or dried)
- (Black pepper)
- (Red pepper flakes)
- (A splash of Cognac)
- Dry white wine
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Pulse in a food processor until finely ground: Cheese scraps, rinds removed, any hard cheeses grated
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Step 2.
Add, as desired: (Garlic, raw or roasted); (Herbs, fresh or dried); (Black pepper); (Red pepper flakes); (A splash of Cognac)
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Step 3.
With the food processor running, gradually add enough: Dry white wine
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Step 4.
for the cheese mixture to become spreadable, but not runny, in texture. If the spread gets too firm as it sits, return it to the food processor and add more wine. Serve right away or cover and store refrigerated for up to 1 week.