The Gorgonzola Cream with Pears and Walnuts is delicious spread on bread crostini, but equally tasty as a pasta sauce. It’s so easy and quick to prepare that you can make it at the last minute, even without letting it rest in the refrigerator. If your event is planned, you can also prepare it one or two days in advance. Since there are many walnuts inside the cream, you don’t necessarily have to put half a walnut on each crostini. I used it to make the photo more appealing. If it’s a buffet, I recommend using small baguettes to slice and toast, turning the small crostini into a kind of finger food.
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- Cost: Affordable
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6/8 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 12.35 oz Abate pear
- 8.8 oz gorgonzola
- 2.5 oz grated Parmesan
- 1.06 oz walnuts
- Half lemon juice
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
How to Prepare Gorgonzola Cream with Pears and Walnuts
To prepare the Gorgonzola Cream with Pears and Walnuts, organize your workspace with all ingredients already measured.
Remove the skin, core the pears, and chop them into very small pieces with a sharp knife.
Place them in a small bowl and drizzle with the juice of half a lemon to prevent browning from oxidation.
Put the gorgonzola in a bowl, remove the hard outer part, and mash it well with a fork to make it creamy.
Since I love this type of cheese, for my personal taste I made it a little spicier by using only 200 grams (7 oz) of classic gorgonzola and 50 grams (1.8 oz) of the spicy type.
Add the grated Parmesan and continue mixing.
Finally, add the pears, coarsely chopped walnuts, and mix well.
Cover the bowl with cling film placed in contact, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Serve your Gorgonzola Cream with Pears and Walnuts on toasted bread crostini.
Tips, Variations, and Storage
The cream can be stored in the refrigerator for one or two days and should be sealed tightly in a glass or ceramic container.
If you prefer a milder flavor, you can remove some gorgonzola and add a soft cheese.
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