BLUE CHEESE WALNUT CHEESECAKE

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This elegant party spread is smooth and creamy and has a mild blue cheese flavor. It's popular every time I serve it. Garnished with chopped walnuts, it looks like you fussed, but it's not that tricky to prepare. -Rita Reifenstein, Evans City, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 26 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2-1/4 cups sour cream, divided
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Red grapes, sliced star fruit and assorted fresh herbs, optional
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and blue cheese until fluffy. Add 1 cup of sour cream until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in pepper. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set (top may crack). Let stand on a wire rack for 5 minutes; spread with remaining sour cream. Bake 5 minutes longer., Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Sprinkle with walnuts. Garnish with grapes, star fruit and herbs if desired. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Arati Shrestha
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Saleem ATV
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This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Travis Noffke
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I would definitely recommend this cheesecake to anyone who loves blue cheese.


dr.ahmed Elshishiny
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. The ingredients are high-quality and the flavor is amazing.


Amanuel Demisse
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I'm not a fan of blue cheese, but I actually liked this cheesecake. The flavor was mild and not overpowering.


Aidan Komarek
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This cheesecake is easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ranjon paik
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I love the combination of blue cheese and walnuts in this cheesecake. It's a unique and flavorful dessert.


Serwar Gujjar
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This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


DiZarion Allen
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I was a bit hesitant to try this cheesecake, but I'm so glad I did. It's one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had.


Trixie T Tendai Afiki
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. The ingredients are high-quality and the flavor is amazing.


Fdsshd Ddgt
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I loved this cheesecake. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Palwan Baloch
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use my food processor to make the crust.


Horlha Phade
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I've made this cheesecake twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Jeremy Jeremy
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This cheesecake was a hit at my last dinner party. The blue cheese and walnuts gave it a unique and delicious flavor that everyone loved.