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Sweet with honey and salty, gorgonzola cheese is nestled into phyllo for a delicious appetizer or addition to your cheese board spread.
By Tara Noland
With The Oscars approaching, lots of people gather around and share elegant nibbles on this very special night! A very appropriate offering is a delicious cheese board with Castello cheese, plus little bites of delicacies and sipping on really good wine. So today I am sharing with you Gorgonzola Walnut Honey Bites and Folie a Deux Zinfandel, a pairing made in heaven. 
These bites are elegant and have a golden touch from the honey. The mild tasting gorgonzola pairs lovely with the zinfandel. If you’re not the biggest fan of blue cheese you will still love these little bites as they are mild, sweet from the honey and salty from the cheese. The little phyllo cups I found at our local deli but you can see what little vessels your local grocer has to offer or this would be delicious on any cracker also.
Castello cheese also have a variety of creatively crafted cheese, so I added their gorgeous camembert and a blue cheese to the cheese board. The freshness of grapes pair lovely with cheese to.
Check out the video below for an easy cheese topper with Sweet and Spicy Carrot Chutney. This would be amazing on Castello’s Brie or Camembert or their Havarti!
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Cheese Board with Gorgonzola Honey Bites
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Description
Sweet with honey and salty, gorgonzola cheese is nestled into phyllo for a delicious appetizer or addition to your cheese board spread.
Ingredients
Gorgonzola Honey Bites
- Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (enough to fill your phyllo cups)
- Walnuts, chopped
- Honey, for drizzling
- Phyllo cups (or small crackers)
Cheese Board
- Blue cheese
- Camembert
- Honey, for serving
- Grapes
- Assorted crackers
Instructions
- Assemble the cheese board with the blue cheese, camembert, grapes, and crackers. Add a small vessel of honey for drizzling.
- Fill the phyllo cups with equal amounts of crumbled gorgonzola and chopped walnuts. Drizzle honey over each cup.
- Arrange the gorgonzola honey bites on or alongside the cheese board and serve.
Notes
Phyllo cups are usually found near the deli or bakery section. Small crackers work just as well if you can’t find them. The bites are best assembled just before serving so the phyllo stays crisp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cheese should I use for the Gorgonzola Honey Bites?
You should use mild Gorgonzola cheese, as it pairs well with the sweetness of honey and is suitable even for those who aren’t fans of blue cheese.
Can I use a different type of vessel instead of phyllo cups?
Yes, you can substitute phyllo cups with any small crackers or even other types of pastry that you find at your local grocery store.
What wine pairs best with the Gorgonzola Honey Bites?
Folie a Deux Zinfandel is recommended, as its flavor complements the sweet and salty elements of the cheese and honey bites.
