Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnut Spread

 

Makes 16 servings (2 tablespoons spread and 2 bread or fruit slices each)

• 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons half-and-half
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• French bread slices
• Apple and pear slices

1. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the Gorgonzola cheese for garnish.
2. In food processor, place cream cheese, remaining Gorgonzola cheese, half-and-half and pepper ; process just until blended.
3. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the walnuts for garnish.
4. Stir remaining walnuts into cheese mixture ; spoon into shallow serving plate.
5. Sprinkle with reserved Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and the parsley ; serve with bread and fruit slices.

Note : To toast walnuts, heat oven to 350F (180C), spread nuts in ungreased shallow pan. Bake  to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown. Watch carefully because nuts brown quickl.

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