Date & Blue Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Date & Blue Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 8 oz/225 g of low-fat cream cheese (bar style), at room temperature; 1 cup/115 g crumbled blue cheese, at room temperature; 1 tbsp reduced-fat buttermilk; 3 tbsp minced Medjool dates (5 to 6 pitted dates); 1 tbsp minced shallots; 1 tsp grated lemon zest; 1/4 tsp kosher or sea salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper; 2 tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 1/2 tbsp finely chopped toasted walnuts; Crostini, Baked Pita Chips, Baked Bagel Chips, Marbled Rye Toasts, celery and carrot sticks

Servings: persons

8 oz/225 g of low-fat cream cheese (bar style), at room temperature
1 cup/115 g crumbled blue cheese, at room temperature
1 tbsp reduced-fat buttermilk
3 tbsp minced Medjool dates (5 to 6 pitted dates)
1 tbsp minced shallots
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp kosher or sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 1/2 tbsp finely chopped toasted walnuts
Crostini, Baked Pita Chips, Baked Bagel Chips, Marbled Rye Toasts, celery and carrot sticks

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1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the cream cheese, blue cheese, and buttermilk on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the dates, shallots, lemon zest, salt, and pepper and beat until well combined.
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2. Transfer the cheese mixture to a large sheet of plastic wrap/cling film and form it into a ball. Wrap the ball in the wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
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3. In a shallow bowl or plate, mix together the parsley and walnuts. Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator. With the wrap/film still on, shape into a well-formed ball. Unwrap the cheese mixture and roll it gently in the nut mixture until all sides are well covered. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz/225 g of low-fat cream cheese (bar style), at room temperature, 1 cup/115 g crumbled blue cheese, at room temperature, 1 tbsp reduced-fat buttermilk, 3 tbsp minced Medjool dates (5 to 6 pitted dates), and more.

Yes, Date & Blue Cheese Ball 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.

Date & Blue Cheese Ball

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