The Best Creamy Blue Cheese-Stuffed Olives Recipe

Blue Cheese-Stuffed Olives are a classic cocktail garnish that can also be served on their own as a part of charcuterie boards. All you need for this easy recipe are some green olives, creamy blue cheese, cream cheese, and a little heavy cream. Grab an ice-cold martini and serve these with a cocktail pick for the ultimate martini! 

I love blue cheese-stuffed olives so much that I paused while writing this post to grab 4 from my fridge. I can confirm, with this very bite, that this is the best blue cheese-stuffed olive recipe on the internet. Apparently, the first blue cheese-stuffed olives came from a steakhouse in Green Bay, Wisconsin. One thing’s for sure: I’m glad these savory olives made it out of the Midwest! You’ll love these blue cheese olives if you’re a dirty martini lover like me. If you’re looking for another martini recipe, try my Limoncello Martini or my Espresso Martini! 

Ingredients

• Large green olives – Large green olives, especially the queen variety, serve as the juicy and substantial vessels, providing the perfect base for stuffing in my blue cheese-stuffed olive recipe. There are so many options for olives at the grocery store – make sure you find big ones! I usually suggest picking the olives stuffed with pimento peppers. Then, I use a toothpick to remove the pepper. 
• Blue cheese – Blue cheese brings a bold and tangy flavor, punching up the profile of the stuffed olives with its distinctive and savory kick.
• Cream cheese – Cream cheese acts as the velvety binder, ensuring a smooth and creamy consistency that holds all the flavorful elements together in each bite.
• Heavy cream – A touch of heavy cream enriches the filling, adding a luxurious texture and depth to the blue cheese-stuffed olives.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Start by prepping the olives. Remove the olives from the brine (save the brine for later). If the olives have pits or are stuffed with peppers or garlic, carefully remove them using a small knife or a toothpick. Discard the pit or stuffing. 

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature blue cheese and cream cheese using the back of a spoon or a silicone spatula.

Step 3: Add a splash of heavy cream to achieve a creamy and smooth consistency. 

Step 4: Spoon the filling mixture into a Ziploc bag. Seal the bag and cut a small corner off to create a makeshift piping bag. Alternatively, you can use a proper piping bag if available.

Step 5: Gently insert the cut corner of the Ziploc bag into the cavity of each olive and squeeze the bag to pipe the blue cheese filling into the olives. Fill each olive until the cheese mixture slightly overflows.

Step 6: Place the stuffed olives in an airtight container and pour the reserved olive brine on top. Put the olives in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld before serving.  

Tips and Notes

• Cheese proportions – Adjust the ratio of blue cheese to cream cheese based on your taste preferences. If you love a stronger blue cheese flavor, add more blue cheese.
• Consistency of the filling – Gradually achieve the desired consistency by adding heavy cream. The goal is to have a smooth, creamy texture that is easy to pipe into the olives.
• Choosing the suitable olives – Opt for large green olives, preferably queen olives, as they are easier to stuff. Make sure the olives are pitted or pit them carefully before filling.
• Piping bag technique – Cut a small corner when using a Ziploc bag as a makeshift piping bag. If needed, you can always make the opening larger, so begin with a smaller cut for better control.
• Chilling time – Allow the stuffed olives to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the filling set and enhances the overall flavor.

The Best Creamy Blue Cheese-Stuffed Olives Recipe

Allie Hagerty

Indulge in creamy blue cheese-stuffed olives – a classic cocktail garnish or standalone delight. Crafted with green queen olives, bold blue cheese, cream cheese, and a touch of heavy cream. Elevate your martini experience!

5 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Time to Chill 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Snack

Servings 15 olives

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• silicone spatula or spoon
• ziploc bag or piping bag

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 ounces blue cheese room temperature
• 1/2 ounces cream cheese room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon heavy cream
• 15 large pitted olives

Instructions

 

• Start by prepping the olives. Remove the olives from the brine (save the brine for later). If the olives have pits or are stuffed with peppers or garlic, carefully remove them them using a small knife or a toothpick. Discard the pit or stuffing.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature blue cheese and cream cheese using the back of a spoon or a silicone spatula. Add a splash of heavy cream to achieve a creamy and smooth consistency.
• Use a fork or spoon to thoroughly mix the blue cheese, cream cheese, and heavy cream until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
• Spoon the filling mixture into a Ziploc bag. Seal the bag and cut a small corner off to create a makeshift piping bag. Alternatively, you can use a proper piping bag if available.
• Gently insert the cut corner of the Ziploc bag into the cavity of each olive and squeeze the bag to pipe the blue cheese filling into the olives. Fill each olive until the cheese mixture slightly overflows.
• Place the stuffed olives in an airtight container and pour the reserved olive brine onto. Place them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld before serving.
• Once chilled, arrange the blue cheese-stuffed olives on a serving platter or use for cocktails. Enjoy!

Notes

• Cheese proportions – Adjust the ratio of blue cheese to cream cheese based on your taste preferences. If you love a stronger blue cheese flavor, add more blue cheese.
• Consistency of the filling – Achieve the desired filling consistency by adding heavy cream gradually. The goal is to have a smooth and creamy texture that is easy to pipe into the olives.
• Choosing the right olives – Opt for large green olives, preferably queen olives, as they are easier to stuff. Make sure the olives are pitted or pit them carefully before filling.
• Piping bag technique – When using a Ziploc bag as a makeshift piping bag, start by cutting a small corner. You can always make the opening larger if needed, so begin with a smaller cut for better control.
• Chilling time – Allow the stuffed olives to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the filling set and enhances the overall flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1oliveCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.03mg

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