Description:

Savory Feta and Bleu Cheese

Source:

susanm

Serves/Makes: 1 1/2 cups approx.

Ingredients

• 8 oz (224 grm). traditional Greek feta cheese
• 2 oz (56 grm). bleu cheese
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/8 cup (30 ml) fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) red pepper flakes
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) good quality olive oil
• chopped pistachios
• fresh mint infused oil (optional)
• a splash of Mavrodaphne (Greek dessert wine)
• warm crostini or chunks of french bread or pita

Preparation

• Put first 4 ingredients into a food processor.
• Slowly add olive oil until you've reached desired consistency - you want it to be creamy and smooth.
• Top with chopped pistachio nuts and fresh mint infused oil and the splash of Mavrodaphne.
• Serve with the breadstuff of your choice.

Comments

This is not the traditional Kopanisti. We had some similar to this at Lola, a Tom Douglas restaurant in Seattle, and really enjoyed it. There it was served with warm wedges of pita bread.