Blue Moon Appetizers

Submitted by mary winecoff

"This recipe uses those cute mini phyllo shells. It won $5000 for Gilda Lester from Wilmington NC. I love the mix of flavors from the blue cheese, prosciutto and walnuts. Quick and easy and no cooking required."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 15 appetizers

ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup bleu cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped, reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts, lightly toasted, finely chopped
• 15 miniature phyllo cups
• 2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and chopped, for garnish

directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, bleu cheese, butter, 1 Tablespoon chives and lemon juice until blended. Add prosciutto and walnuts and mix lightly.
2. Using a pastry bag, pipe a rounded tablespoon of mix into each phyllo shell. Garnish with walnuts and reserved chives. Served immediately.