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Gorgonzola Truffles

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Gorgonzola Truffles
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
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Worthy of a Special Occasion

Prep: 20 min., Chill: 1 hr.

Yield: Makes 6 appetizer servings

Ingredients

  • 4  ounces  cream cheese, softened
  • 1  (4-oz.) container crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 2  teaspoons  finely chopped onion
  • 1/2  teaspoon  Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
  • 1/2  cup  cooked and crumbled bacon
  • Apple and pear slices
  • Grapes

Preparation

1. Beat first 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined. Cover tightly, and chill at least 1 hour or until firm (can chill up to 3 days).

2. Roll cheese mixture into 3/4-inch-round balls. Roll each ball in bacon. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve. If chilled, let stand 30 minutes before serving. Serve with apple and pear slices and grapes.

Clairiece Gilbert Humphrey, Charlottesville, Virginia, Southern Living, APRIL 2008

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars

Served at two different parties and our guests raved about them both times.12/21/08

5 stars

We have brought these to two different dinner functions and everyone raved over them. We ran out quickly both times and will make a double batch going forward. We love this recipe!11/20/08