Marinated cheese appetizer
Impress your guests with this appetizer made easy with everyday cheeses and pantry staples. Serve with your favourite sides for the perfect entertaining platter.
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 225g cheddar cheese, cut into 2cm thick slices
- 225g cream cheese, cut into 2cm slices
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt & pepper
Optional:
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons spring onions, chopped
Serving suggestions:
- Pitted olives, sliced
- Roasted red pepper slices
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Crackers or sliced baguette
Method
- Alternate the cream cheese and cheddar cheese slices into rows in a Medium Baker dish and set aside.
- Make the marinade by mixing the remaining ingredients together, and then pouring it over the cheese
- Cover and marinate the cheese in the fridge overnight
- Serve the next day with fresh herbs on top and your choice of added serving suggestions on top
Top tips:
- Is it better to use spreadable cream cheese or the block? A block would be easier to cut with, but spreadable cream cheese also works—just dollop it between the cheese layers instead!
- Can I use something else instead of sugar? Yes, the sugar is just to add something sweet. Feel free to use honey or agave syrup instead. It will need to be mixed slightly longer to dissolve the thick liquid.
Recipe tips and FAQs:
- What can I pair with my cheese marinade? There are a number of serving suggestions above, which you don’t have to use all of. Think of something sweet, something savoury and a carb to serve the cheese with.
- Can I use something else instead of sugar? Yes, the sugar is just to add something sweet. Feel free to use honey or agave syrup instead. It will need to be mixed slightly longer to dissolve the thick liquid.
- Can I use another type of cheese? We suggest Cheddar, as a flavoursome everyday cheese, but you can also choose to use low-fat Edam cheese with low fat cream cheese.
- Is it better to use spreadable cream cheese or the block? A block would be easier to cut with but spreadable cream cheese also works—just dollop it between the cheese layers instead!
- How long can I store this for? As this has dairy, we recommend storing this in the fridge. This can be stored in a sealed container for up to 5 days in the fridge. The flavour will intensify over time. We don’t recommend freezing this as the cream cheese will change in texture.