Bleu Cheese Stuffed Wine Cherries with Honeycomb
These Bleu Cheese Stuffed Wine Cherries with Honeycomb offer a luxurious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, making them a standout appetizer or elegant bite-sized treat. The cherries are first poached in a spiced wine reduction infused with cinnamon, lemon zest, and sugar, enhancing their natural sweetness while adding a rich depth of flavor. Once cooled, they are carefully stuffed with creamy bleu cheese, creating a bold contrast between the tart fruit and the cheese’s sharp, tangy notes.
To serve, each stuffed cherry is elegantly plated alongside a delicate cube of honeycomb, adding a natural sweetness that balances the intensity of the cheese. A final touch of crisp almond completes the dish, providing a satisfying crunch. These sophisticated bites are perfect for cocktail parties, wine pairings, or gourmet entertaining, delivering a harmonious mix of flavors in every bite!
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Ingredients:
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4inches almonds sliced | |
1tablespoon bleu cheese | |
8inches cherries pitted, sliced | |
1 cinnamon stick | |
1 lemon zest | |
2cups red wine | |
4tablespoons sugar to taste | |
8servings honeycomb | |
8servings honeycomb |
Directions
Prepare the Poaching Liquid
Poach the Cherries
Cool the Cherries
Prepare the Bleu Cheese Filling
Assemble the Stuffed Cherries
Plate and Garnish
Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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