Cheese paste is a versatile and easy-to-make spread that can be used in a variety of dishes. This simple recipe is the foundation for countless variations, as it can be customized with different types of cheese, herbs, and seasonings to suit your tastes. To make the basic cheese paste, start by blending together cream cheese, grated cheese, and a few tablespoons of milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Once you have the basic recipe down, you can get creative with your cheese paste by adding different flavors and ingredients. For example, you might add chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme for a fresh, aromatic twist. Alternatively, you could incorporate a bit of honey or maple syrup for a touch of sweetness, or add some hot sauce or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. With so many different ways to customize this simple recipe, cheese paste is a versatile addition to any kitchen.
Prep Time15minutes mins
Total Time15minutes mins
Course: Spreads
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb. cheese
- 2 oz butter
- 1 tsp. mustard
- 1/2 tsp. pepper sauce or 1 dash of white pepper
- 1/4 cup of grated carrots raw
- 1/2 tsp. grated onion optional
Instructions
- Grate the cheese and place in a bowl. Add the butter, a little at a time. Add mustard, pepper, and (if you wish) onion.
- Blend well until smooth. If mixture is not soft enough add a little bit of milk. Mix well. Can be used as a filling for puffs.
Notes
Variations:For sandwiches, you can add a drop of red or green food colouring to the paste. Again, mix well before spreading on to the slices of bread.You can add mayonnaise to make it creamier as in the filling for puffsYou can add grated carrot to the cheese paste: Add some grated carrots to this mixture and blend well until smooth. The more carrots you add, the deeper the colour. The carrot is a good natural substitute for the food colouring.
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Cheese Paste
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb. cheese
- 2 oz butter
- 1 tsp. mustard
- 1/2 tsp. pepper sauce or 1 dash of white pepper
- 1/4 cup of grated carrots raw
- 1/2 tsp. grated onion optional
Instructions
- Grate the cheese and place in a bowl. Add the butter, a little at a time. Add mustard, pepper, and (if you wish) onion.
- Blend well until smooth. If mixture is not soft enough add a little bit of milk. Mix well. Can be used as a filling for puffs.
Notes
For sandwiches, you can add a drop of red or green food colouring to the paste. Again, mix well before spreading on to the slices of bread.
You can add mayonnaise to make it creamier as in the filling for puffs
You can add grated carrot to the cheese paste: Add some grated carrots to this mixture and blend well until smooth. The more carrots you add, the deeper the colour. The carrot is a good natural substitute for the food colouring.
