Bar-le-Duc Cheese

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Bar-le-Duc not only refers to a town in the Lorraine, but also to the currant preserves made there. Originally, the tiny seeds of the currants were removed manually with the tip if a feather, and this laborious process made it one of the most expensive fruit preserves in the world.

Ingredients

• 4 oz (125 g) cream cheese
• 3 Tbs (45 ml) red currant preserves
• 2 Tbs (30 ml) cream

Preparation

Step 1

Blend the ingredients until thoroughly combined. Serve slightly chilled with crackers or melba toast. Serves 4 to 6.