Italian Torta with Mascarpone, Gorgonzola, and Walnuts

This savory cheese and walnut spread is served in the form of a cake in Italy for Christmas and New Year's parties.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 362 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 cups shelled walnuts, divided
• 1.5 cups creamy Gorgonzola cheese, diced into small cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap.

Step 2

Put Gorgonzola cubes into a dish and cover with brandy. Set aside to let the cheese soften.

Step 3

Chop about 1/2 of the walnuts.

Step 4

Whisk the Gorgonzola mixture with mascarpone cheese. Add whipping cream and whip until creamy and well combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan using a runner scraper to level the top.

Step 5

Refrigerate torta for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

Step 6

Use the plastic wrap to remove the torta from the loaf pan. Carefully flip it onto a rectangular serving plate. Garnish with remaining walnut halves.