Hooks Cheddar Rillette Recipe
pickled peppers, golden raisin, hazelnuts, seeded crackers
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Ingredients
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Rillette
Pickled Peppers
Golden Raisin and Hazelnut Topping
Seeded Crackers
Method
Rillette Preparation
- 1
Make the Rillette
In a mixing bowl, combine the Hooks Cheddar, butter, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
Using a hand mixer or a fork, blend the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Ensure there are no lumps for a uniform texture.
- 3
Chill the Rillette
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or small jars. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Pickled Peppers Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Pickled Peppers
Drain the pickled peppers if they are in brine, and chop them into small pieces for easy serving.
Golden Raisin and Hazelnut Topping Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, combine the golden raisins and chopped hazelnuts. Mix well to ensure an even distribution.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Dish
Spread a generous amount of the cheddar rillette on each seeded cracker. Top with the chopped pickled peppers and then sprinkle with the golden raisin and hazelnut mixture.
- 7
Serve
Arrange the assembled crackers on a serving platter and serve immediately, or chill until ready to serve.