Italian Torta with Mascarpone, Gorgonzola, and Walnuts

Name: Italian Torta with Mascarpone, Gorgonzola, and Walnuts
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups creamy Gorgonzola cheese, diced into small cubes; 2 tablespoons brandy; 2 cups shelled walnuts, divided; 1 cup mascarpone cheese; 1 cup whipping cream

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This savory spread is served in the form of a cake and served at Christmas and New Year's parties in Italy. It's decadent spread on bread or crackers. It is usually served with mostarda di frutta (candied fruit in a spicy, sweet syrup). If you can't find that, serve with crisp pears and honey. If you like, you can use sprigs of rosemary, some cinnamon bark, or sticks to decorate a forest scene on the top.

Recipe by Buckwheat Queen

Published on December 19, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups creamy Gorgonzola cheese, diced into small cubes
2 tablespoons brandy
2 cups shelled walnuts, divided
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 cup whipping cream

Directions

Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap.
Put Gorgonzola cubes into a dish and cover with brandy. Set aside to let the cheese soften.
Chop about 1/2 of the walnuts.
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.
Refrigerate torta for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
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.

Cook's Notes:

Make sure to use unsweetened whipping cream.

If you refrigerate overnight, it's best!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

362	Calories
35g	Fat
3g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g	45%
Saturated Fat 14g	71%
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Sodium 228mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 172mg	13%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 103mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.