Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnut Spread

Name: Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnut Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons half-and-half; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted*; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; French bread slices; Apple and pear slices

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Prep 10 min
Total 10 min
Servings 16

The fabulous flavor of toasted walnuts infuses every bite of this rich and creamy spread. Have it ready in 10 minutes!

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated January 21, 2010

Ingredients

1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted*
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
French bread slices
Apple and pear slices

Steps

1

Reserve 1 tablespoon of the Gorgonzola cheese for garnish. In food processor, place cream cheese, remaining Gorgonzola cheese, half-and-half and pepper. Cover and process just until blended.
2

Reserve 1 tablespoon of the walnuts for garnish. Stir remaining walnuts into cheese mixture. Spoon into shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with reserved Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and the parsley. Serve with bread slices and apple slices.

Here's a delicious spread you can make up to 3 days ahead of time. Store covered in the refrigerator.
*To toast walnuts, bake uncovered in an ungreased shallow pan at 350°F for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.