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

1.
Prepare the Poaching Liquid
1. In a saucepan, combine the wine, cinnamon, lemon zest, and sugar. | 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the mixture is reduced by half.
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2.
Poach the Cherries
1. Add the cherries to the reduced wine mixture and poach gently for 1 minute. | 2. Remove from heat and let the cherries macerate in the liquid for 30 minutes.
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3.
Cool the Cherries
1. Remove the cherries from the poaching liquid and allow them to cool completely. | 2. For a quicker process, transfer them to an ice bath.
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4.
Prepare the Bleu Cheese Filling
1. Roll 8 pieces of bleu cheese into small balls, roughly the size of cherry pits. | 2. Refrigerate until the cherries are fully cooled.
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5.
Assemble the Stuffed Cherries
1. Slice each cherry in half and place a piece of bleu cheese between the halves. | 2. Press gently to secure.
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6.
Plate and Garnish
1. Place each stuffed cherry on a serving spoon or small plate. | 2. Cut the honeycomb into 1 cm cubes and place one beside each stuffed cherry. | 3. Top with an almond half for a final touch.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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