AULD ALLIANCE: POTTED FRENCH BLUE CHEESE AND SCOTCH WHISKY PATE
The Auld Alliance is the historic friendship between Scotland and France, as well as a traditional cheese and whisky recipe. Here is a modern version of my Scottish grandmother's recipe for Auld Alliance. I have used Scotch whisky and a lighter French blue cheese, Fourme d'Ambert, instead of the usual Roquefort, which I find very salty. This makes a fabulous appetiser or an alternative cheese course. Choose a blue cheese and Scotch whisky of your choice; blends are better than malts in this recipe. A Potted History! Scotland's most famous connection with Europe was the Auld Alliance with France. First agreed in 1295/6 the Auld Alliance was built on Scotland and France's shared need to curtail English expansion. Primarily it was a military and diplomatic alliance but for most of the population, it brought tangible benefits through pay as mercenaries in France's armies and the pick of finest French wines! The preparation time includes the chilling time.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Spreads
Time 2h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Add the blue cheese to a pestle and mortar or a large bowl and pound to a smooth paste.
- Now add the whisky drop by drop, and stir into the creamed blue cheese.
- Continue adding whisky for as long as it is still incorporated into the cheese (or as much as the blue cheese can drink!) and it makes a firm cream.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste and pack into ramekins.
- Chill well before serving and serve either as an unusual pâté for a starter or as a savoury dish to end a meal.
- Serve with toast, crackers, water biscuits or oatcakes, and fresh watercress.
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Koneti.venkataramana Nagini.radha, Srinivas
srinivas21@aol.comThis pate is very bland. It needs more seasoning.
Syed Junaid
jsyed@hotmail.comThis pate is very unhealthy. It's full of fat and calories.
Tuhin Arben
arben_t89@yahoo.comThis pate is very messy to make. I don't want to clean up the kitchen after making it.
Jeremy Moore
jeremy_m@yahoo.comThis pate is very time-consuming to make. I don't have the time for it.
Truman Dudley
d.t3@gmail.comThis pate is very expensive to make. It's not worth the cost.
Zainab M39
m39@gmail.comThis pate is very difficult to make. I don't recommend it for beginner cooks.
RAHEEL Raheel
raheel-raheel17@aol.comThis pate is not very flavorful. I was disappointed.
tyler humphrey
humphrey_t31@aol.comThis pate is a bit too rich for my taste. I prefer a lighter appetizer.
Poppy Pomeroy
pomeroy_poppy@yahoo.comThis pate is a great way to use up leftover cheese and bread.
Elizabeth Quansah
elizabeth23@yahoo.comThis pate is very easy to make. Even a beginner cook can make it.
Shah Shib
s-shib88@yahoo.comThis pate is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Ninja Mixer
m.ninja25@hotmail.frThis pate is a great make-ahead appetizer. You can make it a day or two in advance, and it will still be delicious.
Ramesh Pokharel
pokharel3@aol.comI love the creamy texture of this pate. It's perfect for spreading on crackers or bread.
Oppong Kwakye Samuel
s.o@hotmail.comThis pate is very rich and flavorful. A little goes a long way, so it's perfect for a party appetizer.
Sujata Ghimera
ghimera.sujata@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I still enjoyed this pate. The scotch whisky flavor is very prominent, and it balances out the sharpness of the cheese.
Tajmuhammad Domki95
domki9551@hotmail.comThis pate is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and flavorful, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Perveen Khalid
p47@yahoo.comI love the combination of blue cheese and scotch whisky in this pate. It's a unique and delicious appetizer.
LEGEND Zia
zialegend@gmail.comThis pate was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a sharp cheddar cheese instead of blue cheese, and it was still delicious.
Angelina
angelina@yahoo.comI've made this pate several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a bit of a process, but it's definitely worth the effort. I highly recommend it!
Nkonge Fahimah
n_fahimah@yahoo.comThis pate is absolutely delicious! The flavors of the blue cheese and scotch whisky complement each other perfectly. I served it with some crackers and fruit, and it was a hit with my guests.