Fromage Fort
This recipe is for a variation of the French spread "Fromage Fort" (strong cheese), a way to repurpose cheese scraps. It is a creamy, luxurious cheese paste made by blending various leftover hard cheeses, softened cream cheese, garlic, dry white wine (or beer), and fresh herbs in a food processor until smooth. The flavor profile is intensely cheesy and savory with a sharp bite from the garlic, balanced by the wine/beer. If smoked cheese scraps are used, the dip gains a deep, characteristic smoky complexity. It's designed to be a thick, spreadable dip perfect for crackers or bread.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Toss the peeled garlic cloves into a food processor and pulse until finely minced.
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Add the cheese scraps (cubed roughly), cream cheese, wine, and pepper to the food processor.
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Process on high for 1โ2 minutes. Continue processing until the mixture transforms from crumbly pieces into a smooth, luxurious paste.
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If the mixture looks too dry, add a small splash more wine or beer while the motor is running until it reaches a thick, spreadable consistency (like hummus).
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Scrape the mixture into a ramekin or jar.
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Serve immediately, or chill for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld fully.
