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Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Thyme

Savory Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Thyme Delight for Your Table

Experience the rich flavors of Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Thyme in this stunning dish that's a must for your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cranberry Mousse
  • 2 cups Cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Water
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese brick-style preferred
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Paste or vanilla extract
  • 1 8 Whipped Topping or sweetened whipped cream
For the Gingersnap Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups Gingersnap Crumbs or alternative cookie crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter
For Garnish (optional)
  • 1 cup Whipped Topping for topping
  • 1 cup Sugared Cranberries for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Mint Leaves for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Food Processor
  • medium saucepan
  • pie plate

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Butter a 10-inch pie plate, combine gingersnap crumbs with melted butter, and press into the plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until cranberries burst. Cool the mixture, then puree.
  3. Blend cranberry mixture with cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping gently.
  4. Spread cranberry mousse over the chilled crust, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Garnish with whipped topping, sugared cranberries, and mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is room temperature for smoother blending and achieve a fluffy texture by folding in whipped topping gently.

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