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Blue Cheese Dip

Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 28 Gen 2026

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This homemade blue cheese dip is a sophisticated addition to any party platter or seasonal gathering. By mashing crumbled blue cheese into a base of soured cream and mayonnaise, you create a wonderfully thick texture that is perfect for scooping. A hint of red wine vinegar and fresh thyme adds a layer of brightness and herbal fragrance, cutting through the richness of the cheese to create a perfectly balanced savoury snack.

As a versatile vegetarian dish, this dip works beautifully with a colourful array of fresh vegetables like endive leaves, crunchy radishes, or blanched green beans. It is an ideal make-ahead option for busy hosts as the flavours develop beautifully after a few hours in the fridge. Serve it chilled for a simple yet indulgent appetizer that guests will love.

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Ingredients for Blue Cheese Dip

  • Sale kosher

  • 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme

  • 230g smoked (or regular) blue cheese, crumbled

  • 240ml di panna acida

  • 160ml mayonnaise

  • Pepe nero macinato fresco

  • Assorted fresh vegetables for dipping (such as baby carrots, green beans, and endive leaves)

How to make Blue Cheese Dip

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Sprinkle salt over garlic and chop, occasionally smearing mixture with blade of knife, until paste forms. Whisk garlic paste, vinegar, and thyme in a medium bowl. Add cheese; mash with the back of a fork until cheese is finely crumbled. Stir in soured cream and mayonnaise. Season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with assorted vegetables. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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  • 28 Gen 2026 | Originally published

    Authored by:

    UK recipe editors

    Peer reviewed by

    UK recipe editors
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