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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Godly Gift
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Zamil Sohan
[email protected]This was one of the best pates I've ever had. The flavor was incredible.
Kristopher Water fairy
[email protected]I'm really glad I tried this recipe. It was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Fred Thompson
[email protected]This was a waste of time and ingredients.
Julio Arias
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
OPEYANKI
[email protected]This was a really disappointing recipe. The flavor was bland and the texture was mushy.
B parker
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Shondell Murillo
[email protected]This was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good.
Azzy Garcia
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The scotch really mellowed out the flavor of the cheese.
Aurangzaib Atta
[email protected]This was a really good recipe. I would definitely make it again.
Peter Paul
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so unique and flavorful. I've never had anything like it before.
Smartbest Nweke
[email protected]This was my first time making a potted pate and it turned out great! I was really impressed with how easy it was to make and how delicious it tasted.
Jamil Ahead
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Music Lover2416
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used a different type of scotch than what was called for, but it still turned out great. The blue cheese and the scotch really complimented each other.