Cook The Book: Cheese Ball With Cumin, Mint, And Pi

Name: Cook The Book: Cheese Ball With Cumin, Mint, And Pistachios
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano, preferably Fulvi; 1 teaspoon toasted, ground coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon toasted, ground cumin seeds; 1/2 cup finely sliced celery hearts with leaves; 1/3 cup chopped mint; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Sea salt; 1/3 cup salted pistachios, coarsely ground; Very thin plain crackers, for serving

Servings: persons

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano, preferably Fulvi
1 teaspoon toasted, ground coriander seeds
1 teaspoon toasted, ground cumin seeds
1/2 cup finely sliced celery hearts with leaves
1/3 cup chopped mint
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sea salt
1/3 cup salted pistachios, coarsely ground
Very thin plain crackers, for serving

1
Beat the cream cheese and goat cheese in a large bowl with a wooden spoon until creamy and light. Beat in the lemon zest and juice. Fold in the Pecorino Romano, coriander, cumin, celery, mint, and pepper. Season to taste with salt.
2
Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Using a spatula, scrape the cheese mixture into the center of the plastic. Pull up the edges of the plastic wrap and form the cheese into a ball. Wrap tightly, place in a bowl to maintain the shape, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
3
Pour the ground pistachios into a shallow bowl. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in nuts until coated. Place the ball on a serving plate, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until ready to serve (or for up to 2 days).
4
Half an hour before serving, unwrap the cheese ball and let it come to room temperature. Serve with crackers.

318

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature, Grated zest of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Cheese Ball With Cumin, Mint, And Pistachios falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cook The Book: Cheese Ball With Cumin, Mint, And Pistachios

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