This Easy Cacio e Pepe Dip Is Everything

Name: This Easy Cacio e Pepe Dip Is Everything
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup California walnuts (4 ounces), plus more for serving; 1 1/2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated (1/2 cup store-bought or 1 1/3 cups grated on a Microplane); 4 ounces cream cheese; 1/3 cup water; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving

Instructions

Prep:5min

The beauty of cacio e pepe lies in its simplicity: the combination of sharp, salty Pecorino Romano cheese and spicy black pepper is what makes that Italian pasta such a classic. It’s a crave-worthy harmony of flavors that can work with almost anything — including a cameo in the snack category. Blending the same flavors with California walnuts turns it into a sophisticated-yet-easy dip that you can scoop up with anything from fresh veggies to crisp crackers.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:39:04 GMT