GORGONZOLA AND WALNUT STARS with sandwich bread, delicious snacks, easy and quick, ready in minutes, perfect simple and tasty idea for Christmas parties, the perfect appetizer or New Year’s Eve aperitif.
If you need easy and quick snacks, these Gorgonzola and walnut stars with sandwich bread are the idea to save immediately. They’re those finger foods you prepare in three seconds flat, make a great impression, and don’t even dirty the kitchen (Christmas miracle). Perfect as appetizers for Christmas parties, for the New Year’s buffet, for a quick aperitif, or when you’re craving something tasty without turning on the oven.
The sandwich bread turns into a crunchy base, the Gorgonzola becomes an irresistible cream, and the walnuts add that “crunch” touch that makes you say: okay, I’ll just eat one… and then you eat five more. It happens to everyone, don’t worry.
Plus, being a simple recipe, with ingredients you almost always have at home, it also becomes the perfect last-minute solution when the doorbell rings and you have to pretend you have everything under control.
Follow me in the kitchen today there are Gorgonzola and walnut stars.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, All seasons
Ingredients
- 2 slices sandwich bread (or bread for sandwiches)
- 0.71 oz ricotta
- 0.71 oz gorgonzola
- 2 walnuts
- speck
- provola cheese
Steps
Flatten the bread with a rolling pin and cut it with a 2.75-inch mold.
Mix the ricotta with the gorgonzola, stir, add a bit of milk if needed, the crumbled walnuts, a sprinkle of pepper and salt.
Fill half of the stars with the cheese cream then add a piece of provola cheese and cubed speck.
Pair the stars and press them well then arrange them on the oven tray, oil and bake at 356°F for 6-7 minutes or in the air fryer at 347°F for 4 minutes.
Bon appétit
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GORGONZOLA AND WALNUT STARS with sandwich bread
Smart tips
Want a sharper taste? Use only spicy Gorgonzola.
Want a lighter cream? Mix Gorgonzola and ricotta.
Out of walnuts? Almonds or pistachios are also great.
No star mold? Any shape works, it’s equally tasty.
Quick variant: add a thin slice of speck or coppa… and it’s heavenly.
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FAQ GORGONZOLA AND WALNUT STARS with sandwich bread
Can I make them in advance?
Yes, even 4–5 hours before. Keep them in the fridge covered with cling film.
Can I use another cheese?
Of course, mascarpone, robiola, ricotta, or a mix work well too.
Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes, but you’ll lose the crunch. You can substitute with pumpkin seeds or almonds.
