If you’re looking for an appetizer that’s a little bit different, try these blue cheese and walnut shortbread bites! You can make them ahead for a party. Right before serving, the blue cheese shortbread is spread with cream cheese and chutney. The shortbread appetizers are decorated with a walnut and a sprig of parsley (optional). They’re pretty!
Ingredients needed:
crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola unsalted butter all purpose flour cornstarch salt and pepper walnuts cream cheese jarred chutney fresh parsley
How to toast walnuts:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the walnut halves on a small baking sheet and toast in the oven until scented and lightly browned. Watch them closely so they don’t burn!
How to make Blue Cheese and Walnut Shortbread:
The full, printable recipe is at the end of this post.
Bake until light brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool.
Make Ahead Tip:
The shortbread can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container. Assemble with the toppings up to 1 hour before serving.
If you are a fan of blue cheese, you might also enjoy making my roasted blue cheese pecans, blue cheese dip or these blue cheese stuffed mushrooms.
