Gorgonzola-Walnut Cheese Mold
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

A small bowl serves as a simple mold for this smooth combination of cheese and sour cream.


Gorgonzola-Walnut Cheese Mold

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Servings: Makes 12 servings.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers, Cheese Appetizers, Cheese Dip, Christmas Party, Cream Cheese Appetizers, Cream Cheese Dips, Italian Appetizers, Party Appetizers, Quick and Easy Appetizers
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  3-ounce packages
    cream cheese, softened
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  • 3  tablespoons
    dairy sour cream
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  • 4  teaspoons
    finely chopped onion
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  • 1 
    small clove garlic, minced
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    Assorted crackers
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    Pine nuts, walnuts, fresh cilantro, or fresh basil
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  • 1/3  cup
    Gorgonzola or other blue cheese (1-1/2 ounces)
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  • 2  tablespoons
    finely chopped toasted walnuts
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Directions
1.
Beat cream cheese and sour cream with electric mixer on low to medium speed until smooth. Stir in onion and garlic. Add 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese (1-1/2 ounces). Line a small mixing bowl or 6- to 10-ounce custard cup or mold with plastic wrap.
2.
Spoon half of the cheese mixture evenly into a prepared bowl or mold. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted walnuts. Top with remaining Gorgonzola mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.
3.
To serve, unmold cheese. Place on a platter and serve with crackers. Garnish with nuts, cilantro, chopped red peppers or basil. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 71, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 91 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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