Blue cheese spread
If you enjoy the character of blue cheese, this creamy spread will become a favorite. It is a Czech party classic that also works for simple weeknight suppers. Blue cheese brings depth, soft fresh cheese smooths the edges and a finely grated onion adds a homemade note. With only a few ingredients you get a spread that glides easily and holds its shape on bread.
Ingredients:
- 150 g blue cheese
- 200 g soft fresh cream cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 small onion
Recipe steps:
- Coarsely grate the blue cheese and finely grate the onion.
- In a bowl mix the fresh cheese with the blue cheese, mayonnaise and onion until smooth and spreadable.
- Chill in a closed container for at least 1 hour. Overnight is ideal.
- Serve with fresh bread or use as a topping for canapés.
Flavor and serving:
The spread is creamy with a gentle piquant line. The fresh cheese softens the blue cheese so it suits even those who are new to this style. Onion adds brightness and mayonnaise ties everything into a silky texture. It sits well on a crusty baguette and on classic sandwich rolls. For canapés try a leaf of cress, a small slice of pear or a walnut half. It works as a quick snack and as a reliable choice for open faced party toasts.
Technical tips:
Grate Niva while cold so it mixes evenly. Cut or grate the onion very finely so the texture stays smooth. Add salt with care because blue cheese is naturally salty and the taste intensifies as it rests. For an extra smooth finish first beat the fresh cheese with the blue cheese until creamy, then fold in the mayonnaise and onion. Resting in the fridge lets the flavors settle into a neat result.
Variants and ideas:
This spread welcomes nuts and fruit. Chopped walnuts bring a pleasant crunch. Tiny cubes of pear add gentle sweetness and suit festive canapés. Chives or spring onion give a fresh green touch. For a lighter direction replace part of the mayonnaise with thick plain yogurt. For a sharper profile add a pinch of black pepper or a small clove of garlic grated to a paste. If you do not have Niva you can use another mild creamy blue cheese such as Gorgonzola dolce or Danish blue.
Storage and make ahead:
The spread tastes best after a short rest. It keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a well sealed container. Take it out briefly before serving so it spreads more easily and the flavor turns rounder. If you prepare canapés in advance, swipe a thin layer of butter on the bread first so the surface stays neat and does not absorb moisture.
