Whisky Cheddar Spread

A delicious spread to serve with Oatcakes or other favourite crackers. Source: The Canadian Living Magazine

• Ready In: 21 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup hazelnuts
• 2  cups  extra-old cheddar cheese, diced and at room temperature (10 oz/300 g)
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 2  tablespoons  Scotch whisky or 2  tablespoons milk
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. On small rimmed baking sheet, toast hazelnuts in 350°F (180°C) oven until golden and fragrant, about 6 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
2. In food processor, combine cheese, butter, whisky, mustard and pepper until smooth.
3. Pulse in 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the hazelnuts just until mixed.
4. Scrape into bowl; sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts.
5. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.).