It's too much fun finding art work for my TV and this vintage cherub one is so sweet.
My dear friend Kay asked me the other day for an idea for something easy that she could take to a Valentine luncheon, and I immediately thought of this Boursin cheese spread that I had made for my family Christmas party that everyone liked. Kay thought that it sounded perfect, so I thought I'd share it. The plate is an old one that my little mom gave me.
The sweet patchwork heart was a gift from my friend Connie. My Wild Birds Unlimited store sells these seasonal items. My crackers are in a cut glass heart dish.
Bernideen from Bernideens Teatime Blog makes the prettiest tea cozies and sells them in her Etsy shop. She uses doilies, vintage handkerchiefs, and beautiful fabrics. This one looks pretty with my Johnson Bros Rose Chintz teacup. Cranberry Hibiscus tea from Debbie at Mountain Breaths is a perfect for Valentine's Day.
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Creamy Cheese Spread with Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
This is such an easy appetizer that can be used for any season. At Christmas you could shape into a tree or bell, and Valentine's Day, shape into a heart. You also can just spread it on a platter free form.
Ingredients
- 1 Boursin Spreadable Gourmet Cheese (I used garlic and fine herbs)
- about 2 teaspoons milk
- Roasted Raspberry Chipotle sauce (I used Fischer and Wieser)
- chopped pistachios, or any nut of choice
- Hot Honey, optional for garnish
- crackers
Instructions
- Unwrap the cheese and mix with the milk to make it more spreadable. I did this in my mini food processor, but you could do it by hand.
- Spread onto a platter in any shape that you want.
- Spread some of the Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce on top and then add the chopped nuts.
- Drizzle some Hot Honey if you wish.
- Serve with crackers of your choice.
Notes
You could use Hot Pepper Jelly or any jam of your choosing in place of the Raspberry Chipotle Sauce.
Try other flavors of the cheese or even plain cream cheese.
Thank you for your visit! xo
I'm sharing with these parties:
I'm going to make your cheese appetizer for a dinner I am having next week. And if there are leftovers I will use it on bagels. Your tea cozy is so pretty and looks great with your Rose Chintz teacup. The Cranberry Hibiscus tea seems perfect for Valentine's Day. Hope it warms up soon. It was 7 degrees when I went snowshoeing on Saturday, but I wore my goggles and a face mask and never got cold.
ReplyDeleteI use Lone Star Farms Jalapeno Strawberry Jam. Fantastic over cream cheese.
ReplyDeleteI guess we use what we can find.
hugs
Donna
The dip sounds so yummy. I love the plate your mom gave you and your teapot cover is adorable. It all looks so cute to sit down and have a nice afternoon snack in front of your fireplace. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteGood morning Kitty, My sister makes a similar appetizer that we love using an orange fig spread and pistachios. Love all your Valentine's Day pretties from your Rose Chintz teacup, pretty tea cozy, heart and new artwork! Your Cranberry Hibiscus tea sounds wonderful! Hope you're staying warm & cozy! ♥
ReplyDeleteGood morning Kitty. The appetizer looks delicious and perfect for any occasion. I love your tea cozy, patchwork heart, and the rose chintz teacup! The cherub looks sweet and charming on your screen! Stay warm!!
ReplyDeleteYum, the appetizer sounds very good. My husband's birthday was in January, but we are having a birthday party for him in a few weeks. I plan to do a bunch of appetizers for the party. I will be adding this recipe to my list to review for the party.
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Carla
The dip sounds so good, Kitty and I adore the pictures you choose for over the tv. They're so colorful and fun! The entire set up looks great!! xxoo
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't know better, I would have thought that the vintage cherub was a genuine framed artwork! I have also brought out a couple of the JB Rose Chintz teacups for my Valentine decor. The cheese dip looks great.
ReplyDeleteKitty, that cheese appetizer sounds so yummy! What cracker do you recommend goes best with it? Sometimes that does make a difference. I LOVE all the decor this week! The TV picture is perfect, amd that heart from your friend Connie is wonderful! I have bought a.cozy from Bernadine before, love it, and I always love seeing a mix of vintage items being used. Stay Kozy, Kitty!
ReplyDeleteYour cheese appetizer looks delicious, Kitty. It would be good for almost any get together. Love your pretty decor.
ReplyDeleteI love the cherub on the tv screen and the table looks so pretty. What a nice appetizer perfect for Valentine's Day or for the super bowl game. I hope you enjoy the rest of the week Kitty.
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious, Kitty! I've had a similar appetizer spread with goat cheese but I'm not a fan. I think I'd love it with Bousin! Thank you. Love your sweet screen saver and decor.
ReplyDeleteYummy recipe and great treasures for Valentine's Day! Love that gorgeous Rose Chintz teacup.
ReplyDeleteA lovely post looking ahead to Valentines Day.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Hello Kitty, I am delayed in stopping by to see you. I have been traveling. As you know we are in Cold Pennsylvania. And we visited with family.
ReplyDeleteBut I am so glad I got to see your appetizer. I think I will take this to a Super Bowl party.
I love your tea cozy it makes your table so lovely.
Enjoy your tea time my dear friend. Happy February! 🩷
The idea of raspberry chipotle sauce really blows my skirt up! This looks delicious, and the heart shape is adorable.
ReplyDeleteYou always come up with the best, most interesting recipes! This sounds just wonderful. May the Lord bless you richly today, sweet friend!
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