Fantastic Gorgonzola and White Wine Cheese Ball

A huge success! This cheese ball featuring the sharp flavors of Gorgonzola and white wine is very popular with my Italian family. You can substitute chopped parsley or mixed herbs for the paprika.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 95 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup chopped pistachio nuts
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons white wine
• ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese and white wine. Form the mixture into a ball shape.

Step 2

On a piece of wax paper, spread the paprika and pistachio nuts. Roll the cheese ball in paprika and pistachios to coat.

Step 3

Wrap coated cheese ball in wax paper. Chill in the refrigerator 6 hours, or overnight, before serving.