Gorgonzola escalopes with walnuts and cocoa

Name: Gorgonzola escalopes with walnuts and cocoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Sliced veal 1.5 lbs; Gorgonzola cheese 7 oz; Walnuts 10; Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 spoonful; Whole milk 0.42 cup; Type 00 flour &frac13; cup; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Stephanie Cabibbo

Scaloppine with gorgonzola sauce and walnuts is a Northern Italian classic. It's got a cool mix of creamy cheese and the crunch of nuts. Really good stuff. And look, what makes this version stand out is a light dusting of cocoa powder—not something you see every day in Italian veal recipes. In regions like Lombardy and Piedmont, people get creative with their veal scaloppine, and this twist takes that creativity up a notch.

The thin slices of meat get floured and quickly pan-seared—tender and flavorful. On top, that smooth, rich gorgonzola melts just enough to cover everything in a luxurious blanket. The walnuts add an earthy, nutty punch that works surprisingly well with the hint of cocoa. So... So good. It’s got a kind of warmth that feels just right on a chilly evening when you want something special yet deeply comforting.

Adding walnut recipes to the mix is common in Italian kitchens, but pairing them with cocoa and gorgonzola? It's bold. It is new. This flavor combo wakes up your taste buds. Really. It’s easy to imagine this dish showing up at a winter dinner in Northern Italy, where cooks like to play with unexpected ingredients to liven up the usual routines. Which is great.

Folks who love veal with nuts or are curious about savory cocoa recipes will find this dish checks all the boxes. It’s moist, flavorful, and just a bit adventurous without going overboard. Compared to a regular veal cutlet with mushrooms or lemon, the cocoa here gives a subtle, almost bittersweet backdrop. Each bite feels new.

If you like blue cheese sauce or walnut-crusted veal, this recipe brings those elements together in a unique way. Pretty simple. The whole thing comes together as a plate that feels familiar and fresh at the same time. A great way to show off just how fun Italian cooking can be when you’re open to trying something different. Whether it's a family dinner or a cozy night in, this dish is sure to impress. And satisfy. For sure.

How to prepare Gorgonzola escalopes with walnuts and cocoa

To prepare the gorgonzola escalopes, first, salt the slices of meat 1 by massaging them with your fingers, then pass them through the flour 2 and place them on a cutting board 3.

Put the gorgonzola in a bowl, add the milk 4, and work with a fork to quickly blend everything 5. Then salt 6 and set aside.

Shell the walnuts 7, place the kernels in the mixer 8, and coarsely chop 9.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan 10 and brown the meat over high heat on both sides 11 12.

Add the gorgonzola with milk 13, cover with the lid 14, lower the heat, and cook for 5 minutes, turning the slices of meat halfway through. Remove the lid, let the sauce thicken, and turn off the heat 15.

Arrange the meat on plates and finish with a sprinkle of unsweetened cocoa 16 and a handful of walnut crumbles 17. Serve the gorgonzola escalopes hot 18.