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Nuts About Cheese

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These Nuts About Cheese appetizers offer a perfect balance of crunch and creaminess. Toasted pecans or walnuts provide a warm, nutty base that contrasts beautifully with the sharp, savory depth of Stilton or Danish blue cheese blended with creamy mayonnaise and a hint of Worcestershire sauce. Ideal for holiday parties, wine tastings, or as a refined starter for a dinner party, these bites are easy to assemble and disappear quickly. They bring a touch of international flair to any spread without requiring complex techniques. Serve them chilled for maximum flavor impact and texture contrast.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 784.8
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
These Nuts About Cheese appetizers offer a perfect balance of crunch and creaminess. Toasted pecans or walnuts provide a warm, nutty base that contrasts beautifully with the sharp, savory depth of Stilton or Danish blue cheese blended with creamy mayonnaise and a hint of Worcestershire sauce. Ideal for holiday parties, wine tastings, or as a refined starter for a dinner party, these bites are easy to assemble and disappear quickly. They bring a touch of international flair to any spread without requiring complex techniques. Serve them chilled for maximum flavor impact and texture contrast.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Pecans or walnuts (about 1/2 lb)
  • 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz Stilton or Danish blue cheese
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. 2
    Spread nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3
    Toast nuts in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden.
  4. 4
    Remove nuts from oven and let cool completely.
  5. 5
    In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, blue cheese, mayonnaise, and Worcestershire sauce.
  6. 6
    Blend or mix until smooth and well combined.
  7. 7
    Refrigerate the cheese mixture for at least 15 minutes until firm enough to spread.
  8. 8
    Place about 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture onto the flat side of one nut half.
  9. 9
    Top with a second nut half to create a sandwich, pressing gently to adhere.
  10. 10
    Repeat with remaining nuts and cheese mixture.
  11. 11
    Refrigerate assembled nuts until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 784.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 78.0g120%
Saturated Fat 7.3g37%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 16.4g6%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g32%
Sugars 3.1g
Protein 18.2g37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For variety, you can substitute the blue cheese mixture with flavored cream cheeses, such as pepper or orange-infused varieties.

Serve a couple of different flavor combinations on the platter for guests to sample, such as Stilton with garlic-herb cheese.

Ensure nuts are completely cooled before assembling to prevent the cheese from melting and sliding off.

Store assembled appetizers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

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