Stilton and Walnut Pâté
Stilton and Walnut Pâté is a luxurious vegetarian starter made with blue Stilton, double cream and toasted walnuts. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the walnuts, blends the cheese and whips the cream into a silky, spreadable consistency in minutes. Ideal for dinner parties, Christmas entertaining or a quick elegant appetiser.
About this recipe
Stilton and Walnut Pâté Thermomix TM7 is a classic British starter that turns three simple ingredients into an elegant, restaurant-worthy appetiser. If you are searching for recipes with your all-in-one kitchen machine that deliver maximum flavour with minimum effort, this pâté is the answer. The TM7 grinds the walnuts to your preferred coarseness, crumbles the Stilton evenly and whips the double cream into soft folds, creating a mousse-like texture that would take considerable effort by hand. Serve it as a dinner-party starter with crackers or toasted brioche, or spoon it into small ramekins for a festive buffet. Because it keeps well in the fridge, it is also an excellent make-ahead choice for Christmas entertaining or relaxed weekend gatherings. The combination of salty blue cheese, sweet cream and buttery walnuts is timeless, and with the TM7 the whole preparation takes only minutes, leaving you free to focus on your guests.
Preparation tips
- For a rustic texture, reserve a spoonful of the ground walnuts and fold them through the Stilton mixture at the very end, giving the pâté a pleasant crunch in every bite.
- Spoon the pâté into small ramekins, cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight; the Stilton flavour mellows and the consistency firms up beautifully for spreading.
- If Stilton is hard to find, substitute another blue cheese such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort; a squeeze of port added to the mixture gives a lovely festive depth to the walnuts.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the double cream with a thick lactose-free whipping cream or chilled coconut cream, and choose a lactose-free blue cheese; the TM7 whips both alternatives into a comparable airy consistency.
- Festive version: stir a spoonful of port and a pinch of ground nutmeg into the pâté, then top with extra chopped walnuts, a drizzle of honey and a few dried cranberries for a striking Christmas starter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the Stilton, cream and walnuts directly in the TM7 bowl for gram-precise proportions and a perfectly balanced pâté. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 grinds the shelled walnuts evenly in seconds, giving the pâté its signature nutty character without uneven chunks. [Multi-Function]
- Whipping the double cream with the butterfly whisk attachment gives the pâté a light, mousse-like texture in seconds rather than by hand. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 blends the crumbly Stilton into a smooth, lump-free base far faster than manual stirring with a wooden spoon. [Time Savings]
- Chilling the finished pâté in the TM7 bowl keeps it fresh and firm, so serving at parties becomes quick and stress-free. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- Stilton cheese
- double cream
- shelled walnuts