Description
Creamy Stilton sauce elevates classic steak with rich British charm. Smooth blue cheese blends seamlessly with warm cream, creating an indulgent companion you’ll savor alongside perfectly seared meat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) stilton (or other blue cheese), chopped or crumbled
- 150 milliliters (5.1 fluid ounces) heavy cream or full-fat cream
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) butter
Seasonings and Herbs:
- ½ tablespoon plain flour
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently melt unsalted butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, ensuring it does not brown or burn.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic to the melted butter, sautéing until the aroma becomes pronounced and the garlic turns translucent, approximately 30-45 seconds.
- Sprinkle all-purpose flour and dried rosemary powder into the pan, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth, unified roux that will help thicken the sauce.
- Pour heavy cream (236 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces) into the skillet in a slow, steady stream, continuously stirring to prevent lumps and ensure a silky texture.
- Allow the cream mixture to gently simmer, reducing heat if necessary to maintain a consistent temperature and prevent scorching.
- Crumble blue Stilton cheese directly into the simmering cream, stirring consistently until the cheese completely dissolves and integrates with the sauce.
- Continue cooking until the sauce reaches a luxurious, slightly thickened consistency that coats the back of a spoon, which typically takes 2-3 minutes.
- Season the sauce with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed, keeping in mind the inherent saltiness of the Stilton cheese.
- Transfer the warm, creamy Stilton sauce immediately to a serving vessel and accompany with your preferred protein, ideally a perfectly cooked steak.
Notes
- Serving immediately captures the sauce’s peak flavor and luxurious texture.
- Robust red wine pairing transforms this dish into a gourmet dining adventure.
- Leftover sauce requires gentle reheating to maintain its creamy consistency.
- High-quality Stilton cheese dramatically elevates the sauce’s depth and richness.
- Slow butter melting creates a silky smooth foundation without burning delicate ingredients.
- Constant stirring prevents lumps, ensuring a velvety sauce that clings perfectly to steak.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg