Indulge in the delectable flavors of Gordon Ramsay’s Blue Cheese Dip, a culinary masterpiece that elevates any gathering. This creamy, tangy dip is crafted with a harmonious blend of blue cheese, crème fraîche, and honey, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 50ml milk
- 50g honey
- 300g crème fraîche
- 300g blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions:
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Combine Wet Ingredients: In a spacious bowl, whisk together the milk, honey, and crème fraîche until smooth and well combined.
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Incorporate Blue Cheese: Gradually add most of the crumbled blue cheese, reserving some for garnish. Mix or mash until the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the dip.
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Add Worcestershire Sauce and Chives: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and finely chopped chives, ensuring they are fully incorporated.
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Smooth or Blitz: For a velvety smooth texture, transfer the mixture to a food processor and blitz until desired consistency is achieved. Alternatively, you can continue mixing by hand for a more rustic texture.
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Chill or Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top with the remaining crumbled blue cheese. Serve immediately for a warm and gooey indulgence, or refrigerate for up to a day for a chilled and refreshing treat.
Tips:
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Vegetable Accompaniments: Enhance the dip’s versatility by serving it with an assortment of crunchy vegetables, such as celery sticks, carrot sticks, and bell pepper slices.
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Cracker Companions: Offer a selection of crispy crackers, such as water crackers, Ritz crackers, or melba toast, to provide a sturdy base for scooping up the dip.
Variations:
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Spicier Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the dip for a subtle spicy kick that complements the blue cheese’s tanginess.
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Herbaceous Twist: Incorporate additional herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano, to create a more aromatic and flavorful dip.
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Bacon Bits: Enhance the dip’s savory profile by adding crispy bacon bits, providing a smoky and textural contrast.
Gordon Ramsay’s Blue Cheese Dip is a culinary delight that will impress your guests and elevate any occasion. Its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and versatility make it a perfect appetizer, snack, or party food. Whether you prefer it warm and gooey or chilled and refreshing, this dip is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
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Buffalo Chicken Strips with Blue Cheese Sauce
For the chicken:
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 200ml buttermilk
- 300g cornflakes
- 250g corn flour
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- large pinch of salt
For the chicken dressing:
- 270g Franks hot sauce
- 125g butter
For the blue cheese dipping sauce:
- 200g Blue cheese (not soft)
- 100g crème fraiche
- 40ml veg stock (or water)
- 40ml honey
To serve:
- 5g picked coriander
- 10g julienne chilli sliced
- 1 lime cut into 6
- Vegetable oil for frying
To prepare the chicken:
- Slice the breast open sideways and cut into 4-6 strips
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make it by mixing 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with 240 milliliters of whole milk and letting it thicken for 10 minutes. Add this to the marinade.
- While the chicken is marinating, combine the onion, cornflakes, and cornflour in a different bowl.
- Mix well and crush by hand
For the chicken dressing:
- Simmer the Frank’s Hot Sauce after adding it to a pan.
- Take off the heat and mix in the butter until well combined.
- Set aside to chill
For the blue cheese dipping sauce:
- Honey, veg stock (or water), and blue cheese should be slowly heated in a pan.
- Once hot remove from heat and blitze until smooth
- Chill the sauce. If you don’t have a blender, use a fork or tiny whisk to beat it.
- Add the crème fraiche to the chilled sauce and gently fold it in with a spoon.
To cook the chicken:
- Combine the marinated chicken with the cornflake crumb mixture, making sure to coat the chicken completely.
- Fill a deep pan with enough cooking oil to cover the chicken, then heat it to 160°C (do not leave unattended).
- Coat the chicken and add it to the oil. Gently fry it until it becomes crispy, golden, and fully cooked.
- After cooking, take the chicken out of the fryer and toss it in Frank’s hot sauce.
- Toss chicken in sauce until evenly coated
To serve:
- Place the chicken on a platter, garnish with julienne or fresh chilli slices and coriander.
- Accompany with lime wedges and a bowl of blue cheese sauce for dipping.
Blue Cheese Sauce Recipe
FAQ
What is blue cheese sauce made of?
Is there a difference between blue cheese and blue cheese dressing?
How do you thicken blue cheese sauce?
How do you make blue cheese sauce?
It tastes great on steak, wings, and more! In a small sauce pan, mix together mayo, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium-low heat until the mixture is warm, but not bubbling. When the sauce is warm, stir in the blue cheese. A lot of it will melt, but the sauce will be a little chunky. Serve warm or cold.
How long do you cook blue cheese in Worcestershire sauce?
Once the cheese has completely melted, add the Worcestershire sauce, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Continue to simmer 3 to 5 minutes more, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon. Slowly stir in the remaining blue cheese to incorporate it into the sauce.
How do you use blue cheese dipping sauce?
Spread it on a burger, sandwich, or wrap. Mix with a little bit of buttermilk, salt, and pepper to make a salad dressing. Drizzle it over baked potatoes. Finally, this sauce makes a delicious dip for French fries! Is blue cheese dressing the same as blue cheese dipping sauce? Dipping sauces, like this recipe, are a little thicker than dressings.
How do you make blue cheese dip?
Serve blue cheese dip either warm or cold. If you heat it, do so in a saucepan over low heat to prevent the buttermilk and sour cream from curdling. Stir together blue cheese, buttermilk, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, ground mustard powder, and salt.