Nutty Blue Cheese & Grape
Looking for a dish to impress your friends and family at the next potluck? This blue cheese and grape platter is sure to be a hit. It’ll be gone before you know it. Be sure to have a few extras copies of the recipe on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 cup(s) walnut halves
- 2 cup(s) (8 oz.) blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoon(s) Port
- 2 tablespoon(s) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup(s) seedless red grapes, rinsed and patted dry
- 1 grapes for garnish
Instructions
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In an ungreased heavy skillet, over medium heat, toast walnuts, stirring constantly, until golden, about 3 minutes.
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They should have lost their raw taste.
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Immediately transfer to a bowl to cool.
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After about 5 minutes, coarsely chop walnuts.
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Set aside.
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In a blender mix cheese, Port and cream to a smooth paste.
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Add grapes.
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Pulse until grapes are chopped and distributed throughout mixture.
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Scrape mixture into a serving bowl.
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Stir in chopped nuts.
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Cover tightly and refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight.
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Serve cool or at room temperature, garnished with walnut halves and grapes.
Nutrition
Calories: 1224.74kcalCarbohydrates: 26.1gProtein: 64.36gFat: 95.92gSaturated Fat: 61.5gCholesterol: 267.5mgSodium: 3326.04mgFiber: 1.83gSugar: 20.31g
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