Italian Nut Cheese

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    Serve this cheese on celery, cucumber slices, Belgian endive spears or crackers. Look for mascarpone cheese in specialty cheese stores, Italian markets or gourmet shops.

    • 1Servings

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz. mascarpone or cream cheese, softened (1/2 cup)
    • 2 oz. crumbled gorgonzola cheese (1/2 cup)
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
    • 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

    Preparation

    In medium bowl, combine both cheeses, walnuts and pepper and mix well. Pipe or spread about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture onto vegetables and arrange in concentric circles on colorful round platter. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 1 hour before serving.

    Nutrition Information

    • Calories: 41
    • Cholesterol Content: 9 mg
    • Fat Content: 4 g
    • Protein Content: 1 g
    • Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
    • Sodium Content: 68 mg

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