Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Blue Cheese and Walnut Spread

Blue Cheese and Walnut Spread
Martha Stewart

This spread is also delicious served on apple or pear wedges. Rub them first with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.

Ingredients

* 4-ounce bar of cream cheese, room temperature
* 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 4 ounces (1 cup) cold crumbled blue cheese, such as Stilton
* Crackers or crostini, for serving


Directions

1. In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese with a wooden spoon until softened. Mix in walnuts; season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in blue cheese, breaking up as little as possible. Transfer mixture to a small bowl; smooth top. Serve with crackers or crostini. To store: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, up to 1 week.