Fromage Fort
By Morgan BollingPublished on October 31, 2023
Time
10 minutes
Yield
8 to 10
Ingredients
8 ounces leftover cheese, cut into roughly 1-inch pieces3 tablespoons dry white wine 1 garlic clove, chopped1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves ½ teaspoon pepper
Before You Begin
You can use a mix of leftover cheeses here, but avoid pungent cheeses such as blue cheese. We suggest using an unoaked white wine here; we developed this version with Pinot Grigio.
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in food processor. Process until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Time
10 minutesYield
8 to 10Ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredients
Why This Recipe Works
Inspired by a technique we learned from chef Jacques Pépin, our take on fromage fort (meaning “strong cheese”) blends leftover bits of cheese with aromatics for a savory spread. Using a mix of cheeses added complex flavors (though avoid very pungent cheeses such as blue cheese). Blending them with acidic white wine, garlic, and fresh thyme until creamy transformed the leftover cheese into something elegant and new. It’s delicious served with crackers or smeared over baguette slices and broiled.
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