The Bleu d’Auvergne cheese, with its delicately spicy and creamy taste, is a French gastronomic treasure. It adds a subtle and original touch to many recipes. Here are 5 must-try dishes based on Bleu d’Auvergne that you absolutely must know and try.
1. Puff Pastry Rolls with Bleu d’Auvergne and Walnuts
These rolls are perfect to be served at an aperitif or as a salad accompaniment. The combination of cheese and nuts makes a burst of flavors.
Ingredients:
- 1 roll of puff pastry
- 150 g of Bleu d’Auvergne
- 50 g of walnut kernels
- 1 egg yolk for the glaze
- Pepper
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Preparation:
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. Place the puff pastry on a clean work surface and spread the blue Auvergne cheese over it.
3. Crush the walnut kernels and distribute them evenly over the cheese.
4. Roll the dough onto itself tightly to form a log.
5. Using a kitchen brush, brush the egg yolk on top of the sausage.
6. Finally, cut slices and place them on a tray covered with baking paper.
7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are nicely browned.
2. Bleu d’Auvergne cheese toasts, cured ham and figs
This recipe combines the character of cheese with the sweet-salty sweetness of figs and raw ham. Perfect for appetizers, toasts or as a main course accompanied by a green salad.
Ingredients:
- Country bread
- Blue of Auvergne
- Raw Ham
- Fresh figs
- Honey
- Rocket
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Preparation:
1. Cut the bread into thick slices and lightly toast them.
2. Spread a generous piece of Auvergne blue cheese on each slice of toasted bread.
3. Add a slice of raw ham and cut a fig into quarters, then arrange them on the ham.
4. Drizzle with honey, then sprinkle with arugula before serving.
3. Endive salad with Bleu d’Auvergne cheese and hazelnuts
A perfect salad for a light but tasty meal. The combination of the crunchiness of endives, the creaminess of the Bleu d’Auvergne cheese and the flavor of hazelnuts makes it a beautiful culinary creation.
Ingredients:
- Endives
- Blue of Auvergne
- Hazelnuts
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Mustard
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
1. Prepare a dressing by mixing the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and mustard.
2. Slice the endives into thin strips, then arrange them in a salad bowl with the vinaigrette.
3. Crumble the Auvergne blue over the endives and add the crushed hazelnuts.
4. Gently mix before serving, adding a few turns of the pepper mill and a pinch of salt if needed.
4. Polenta Croquettes with Bleu d’Auvergne
This tasty recipe for polenta croquettes combines the creamy characteristic of Bleu d’Auvergne with the crispy texture of polenta. An original alternative to traditional potato croquettes.
Ingredients:
- 200 g of polenta
- 75 cl of vegetable broth
- 100 g of Bleu d’Auvergne
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Flour
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Preparation:
1. Heat the vegetable broth in a saucepan. Then gently pour in the polenta, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
2. Incorporate the pieces of Auvergne blue into the cooked polenta and remove from heat.
3. Spread the polenta on an oiled tray and let it cool and harden for at least 2 hours.
4. Cut rectangles of polenta and pass them successively through the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
5. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the croquettes until they are golden on each side.
6. Drain on absorbent paper before serving hot.
5. Apple Tartlet with Bleu d’Auvergne
This sweet and savory recipe is ideal for a dessert or an original and refreshing cheese platter. The contrast between the tart flavors of the apples and the creamy character of the Bleu d’Auvergne will surprise more than one!
Ingredients:
- 1 puff pastry
- 2 apples
- 100 g of Bleu d’Auvergne
- Butter
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Roll out the dough and cut out circles using a cookie cutter suitable for the size of your tartlet molds (or use an upside-down glass).
3. Arrange the circles of dough in the molds, then place a thin slice of blue cheese from Auvergne at the bottom.
4. Peel and slice the apples into thin slices. Arrange them neatly on top of the cheese.
5. Add a few dollops of butter on each tart and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the edges are puffed and golden.
So don’t wait any longer to try these 5 unique recipes with Bleu d’Auvergne that will delight food lovers and fans of French cheeses.