Italian Nut Cheese
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.
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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.
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
- Carbohydrate Content 0 g
- Cholesterol Content 9 mg
- Fat Content 4 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 68 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g