Chunky Gorgonzola Dip

This is a distinctively sharp blue-veined cheese that pairs naturally with fruit and walnuts. Found this originally on aol.com/food.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) carton mascarpone cheese
• 1⁄3 cup sour cream
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh chives
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1  cup gorgonzola, crumbled
• 1⁄8 cup  ground & toasted walnuts

• Garnish

•  chopped fresh chives
•  sprinkling of toasted ground walnuts

Directions

1. Combine mascarpone cheese and sour cream in a small bowl; stir with a wooden spoon until smooth.
2. Stir in chives, salt, and pepper.
3. Gently stir in Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts, leaving dip chunky.
4. Garnish, if desired and sprinkling of nuts.
5. Serve dip with sliced apples and pears, crackers, toasted pita wedges, and walnuts.