Camembert & Walnut Pate

Serves:

Ingredients:

7 oz Camembert cheese, rind
-removed
4 oz Cream cheese, cut into
-chunks, room temp.
1 tb Fresh lime juice
2 tb Finely chopped toasted
-walnuts
Additional finely chopped
-walnuts

Method:

Blend Camembert in processor until smooth.
Gradually add cream cheese, processing until smooth after each addition.
Add lime juice; process until smooth.
Transfer mixture to bowl.
Mix in 2 tablespooons nuts.
Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon pate into 2-cup bowl.
Sprinkle with additional nuts.
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover; chill.
Bring to room temperature before serving.
) If the Camembert is very strong, increase the amount of cream cheese to taste.
Serve with toasted baguette slices and assorted crudites like endive and red bell pepper strips.
Bon Appetit/May 94 Typed by Didi Pahl