Guinness and Stilton Pate

Wonderful mix of flavors, great for a intimate dinner or a party. Found this on the web years ago and had forgotten about it until now!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 2-6

Ingredients

• 2  ounces butter
• 1  shallot, finely chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced fine
• 2  ounces  Guinness stout
• 1⁄2 lemon, zest of
• 4  ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled
• 1  bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
•  salt, to taste
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan and gently sweat the shallot and garlic until soft.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. When cool, add the Guinness and stir gently for 3 minutes.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. Transfer to a blender and process until.
5. the mixture has bound.
6. Check the seasoning.
7. Divide between individual ramekins and.
8. refrigerate for at least 2 hours.