Gorgonzola Cheesecake with Toasted Walnuts

Name: Gorgonzola Cheesecake with Toasted Walnuts
Ingredients: 1⁄4 cup ground walnuts; 2 eggs; 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 1⁄2 cup chopped toasted walnuts; 2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened; 1⁄2 cup sour cream; 3⁄4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; Assorted crackers, if desired

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This two-cheese spread takes a little planning to prepare, but the steps are simple – and the results are heavenly.

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup ground walnuts
2 eggs
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1⁄2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1⁄2 cup sour cream
3⁄4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Assorted crackers, if desired

Directions

Step 1
Heat oven to 325ºF. Line outside of spring form pan, 9x3 inches with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spray inside of pan with cooking spray; sprinkle ground walnuts over bottom.
Step 2
Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until smooth. Stir in sour cream, cheese and pepper just until blended. Spoon evenly over walnuts in pan.
Step 3
Place spring form in large roasting pan; pour hot water into roasting pan until one-fourth full. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until center is almost set.
Step 4
Remove cheesecake from roasting pan. Run knife around edge of cheesecake to loosen. Cool completely at room temperature, about 2 hours.
Step 5
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours. Remove side of pan. Garnish with toasted walnuts. Cut into wedges. Serve with crackers.