Gorgonzola and Roasted Pecan Dip by @spinachandbacon

20 min
Medium

8 servings

🌰

170 g

Pecan Halves

🧀

140 g

Gorgonzola Cheese

🧀

230 g

Cream Cheese

🥣

140 g

Greek Yogurt

🍬

38 g

Brown Sugar

🧂

1.5 g

Sea Salt

💧

7.5 ml

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/17

    Measure 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, separating 1 cup for the dip and 1/2 cup for the candied topping.

    pecan halves
    🥄measuring cups

  2. Step 2/17

    Add the Gorgonzola cheese, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt to the food processor.

    🧀Gorgonzola cheese
    cream cheese
    🥣Greek yogurt

  3. Step 3/17

    Blend the cheese mixture until completely smooth and creamy.

    🥄rubber spatula

  4. Step 4/17

    Place 1 cup pecan halves in a dry skillet over medium heat.

    pecan halves
    🍳skillet
    🥄measuring cups

  5. Step 5/17

    Toast the pecans for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often until fragrant and lightly browned.

    pecan halves
    🍳skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/17

    Remove the toasted pecans from the heat and transfer them to the food processor.

    pecan halves
    🍳skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/17

    Pulse the toasted pecans into the cheese mixture until they form small pieces without becoming nut butter.

    pecan halves
    🥄rubber spatula

  8. Step 8/17

    Transfer the Gorgonzola pecan dip to a serving bowl and smooth the surface.

    🥄rubber spatula
    🥣serving bowl

  9. Step 9/17

    Place the remaining 1/2 cup pecan halves in a resealable plastic bag.

    pecan halves
    🛍️resealable plastic bag
    🥄measuring cups

  10. Step 10/17

    Crush the pecans with a rolling pin until they become small, coarse chunks.

    pecan halves
    🛍️resealable plastic bag
    🪵rolling pin

  11. Step 11/17

    Combine the brown sugar and 1/2 tablespoon water in a skillet over medium-low heat.

    brown sugar
    water
    🍳skillet
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/17

    Stir the sugar mixture for about 1 minute until it bubbles.

    🍳skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/17

    Add the crushed pecans and sea salt to the bubbling sugar mixture.

    pecan halves
    sea salt
    🍳skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  14. Step 14/17

    Cook the pecans for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously until coated and candied.

    pecan halves
    brown sugar
    🍳skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  15. Step 15/17

    Transfer the candied pecans to a plate and let them cool until crisp.

    pecan halves
    🥄wooden spoon
    🍽️plate

  16. Step 16/17

    Sprinkle the cooled candied pecans evenly over the prepared dip.

    pecan halves
    🥣serving bowl

  17. Step 17/17

    Serve the dip with sliced pears and crackers.

    pear
    crackers
    🥣serving bowl

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Nuts, Dairy, Cheese, Sweeteners, Seasonings, Liquids

Ingredients

Pecan halves, Gorgonzola cheese, Cream cheese, Greek yogurt, Brown sugar, Sea salt, Water

Allergens

Tree nuts, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Low carbohydrate, Ketogenic

Calories

350 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 9g, Total fat: 30g, Saturated fat: 13g, Carbohydrates: 14g, Sugars: 10g, Fiber: 1.5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 210mg, Sodium: 390mg, Potassium: 145mg, Phosphorus: 185mg, Magnesium: 30mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 170mcg, Vitamin E: 0.5mg, Vitamin B12: 0.4mcg, Vitamin K: 1.5mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

17 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cups, measuring spoons, rubber spatula, skillet, wooden spoon, serving bowl, resealable plastic bag, rolling pin, plate

Appliances

food processor, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Appetizer, Dip, Snack

Occasions

Holiday, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Party, Game Day, Entertaining

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@spinachandbacon

Origin

Cuisine

American, Italian-inspired

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Smooth, Crunchy, Chunky, Buttery

Flavors

Tangy, Savory, Sweet, Salty, Nutty, Rich, Funky

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours due to dairy ingredients), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep candied pecans separate when possible to preserve crunch,Refrigerate at or below 4°C / 40°F), freezer : 1 month (Freeze the dip without topping,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Stir after thawing because dairy texture may change)