Blue Cheese Olive Dip Recipe
This Blue Cheese Olive Dip combines the tangy creaminess of blue cheese and cream cheese with the briny flavor of Castelvetrano olives, enhanced with a subtle kick of vodka and fresh chives. Perfect as a sophisticated appetizer, it pairs wonderfully with plain chips and a classic dirty martini, making it an elegant and flavorful party dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2–4 oz blue cheese (adjust to taste)
- 2½ tbsp olive brine
- 1½ tbsp vodka
- 2 tbsp chives, chopped
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 lemon (zest only)
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Olives and Garnish
- 12 oz Castelvetrano olives, pitted
- blue cheese (for stuffing the olives)
- drizzle of olive oil
- chives, chopped, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Serving
- 1 bag plain chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dip: In a food processor, combine cream cheese, blue cheese, olive brine, vodka, chopped chives, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, and a tiny pinch of salt. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy, blending all flavors evenly.
- Chill the Dip: Transfer the dip to the refrigerator if you prefer it served cold. Alternatively, room temperature is acceptable. While chilling, prepare the olives by stuffing them with blue cheese.
- Plate the Dip: Place the dip into a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle. On a serving plate, pipe the dip in a continuous S-shaped pattern by moving the piping bag back and forth to create an attractive presentation. Arrange the stuffed olives along the piped dip line.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle olive oil over the plated dip and olives. Sprinkle with additional chopped chives and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately with plain chips and enjoy alongside a dirty martini for a complete appetizer experience.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of blue cheese in the dip according to your taste preference for stronger or milder flavor.
- Using Castelvetrano olives adds a buttery and mild flavor contrast to the pungent blue cheese.
- Chilling the dip enhances the flavors but is not required; it can be served at room temperature if preferred.
- Ensure olives are pitted before stuffing to ease preparation and eating.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka or substitute with a small amount of olive brine or lemon juice.
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