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Blue Cheese Walnut Dip served on a plate

Blue Cheese Walnut Dip

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Blue Cheese Walnut Dip blends tangy blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and creamy dairy for a flavorful appetizer with crunch. Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and keeps them crisp, while chilling the dip melds the flavors and thickens the texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 0.5 cup sour cream full-fat preferred
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 oz blue cheese crumbled finely
  • 0.75 cup walnuts toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh herbs chives or parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice add gradually
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spread walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
    0.75 cup walnuts
  2. Let toasted walnuts cool for 2 minutes, then chop coarsely with a knife to add texture contrast.
    0.75 cup walnuts
  3. In a bowl, stir together room temperature cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and free of lumps, about 1 minute.
    8 oz cream cheese, 0.5 cup sour cream, 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  4. Crumble the blue cheese finely and fold it into the dairy mixture along with chopped walnuts, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
    4 oz blue cheese, 0.75 cup walnuts, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 0.25 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for 30 to 60 minutes to meld flavors and thicken texture. Add fresh chopped herbs just before serving.
    2 tbsp fresh herbs

Notes

  • Toast walnuts at 350°F for 5 minutes, stirring halfway to avoid burning.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free dip.
  • Add lemon juice gradually, tasting to avoid making the dip sour or runny.

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