Fantastic Gorgonzola and White Wine Cheese Ball

26 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 6 hr 10 min

“A huge success! This cheese ball featuring the sharp flavors of Gorgonzola and white wine is very popular with my Italian family. You can substitute chopped parsley or mixed herbs for the paprika.” - by SDESROSIERS1

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts

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Original recipe yields 2 cups

Directions

In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese and white wine. Form the mixture into a ball shape.
On a piece of wax paper, spread the paprika and pistachio nuts. Roll the cheese ball in paprika and pistachios to coat.
Wrap coated cheese ball in wax paper. Chill in the refrigerator 6 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (16 total)

Calories
95 cal
5%

Fat
8.4 g
13%

Carbs
2 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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INTELLIBLONDE

Apr. 14, 2006

"I thought this appetizer was simple and extremely tasty. I decided to double the gorgonzola (and leave out the cheddar and paprika)...I thought the level of blue cheese taste was just right (not over..." See morepowering). I served this with slices of toasted baguette, and with slices of pears (soaked in lemon juice to prevent browning). I was able to make everything hours in advance, and everyone loved it. Thanks Sandra."

ROSE SETTLES

Nov. 10, 2003

"It was a big hit!! Half the people at the party requested the recipe...." See more"

BETHK22

Dec. 18, 2006

"This recipe was devoured at a recent Christmas party. It has been requested that I make this for every family get-together from now on. I had a bottle of Reisling on hand, so that's what I used for ..." See morethe white wine. Delicious!! Even those who weren't crazy about bleu cheese loved it."

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