Date, Walnut & Blue Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Date, Walnut & Blue Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces, weight Crumbled Blue Cheese (4 Ounces Is About 1 Cup); 1 Tablespoon Nonfat Buttermilk; 8 ounces, weight 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, Softened; 3 Tablespoons Minced Pitted Medjool Dates (3 Tablespoons Is 2 To 3 Dates); 1 Tablespoon Minced Sweet Onion; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Zest; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/4 cups Minced Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley; 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Walnuts, Toasted

Servings: persons

4 ounces, weight Crumbled Blue Cheese (4 Ounces Is About 1 Cup)
1 Tablespoon Nonfat Buttermilk
8 ounces, weight 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, Softened
3 Tablespoons Minced Pitted Medjool Dates (3 Tablespoons Is 2 To 3 Dates)
1 Tablespoon Minced Sweet Onion
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Zest
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper
1/4 cups Minced Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley
2- 1/2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Walnuts, Toasted

1
Lightly spray the bowl of a food processor with cooking spray (to help prevent the dates from sticking).
2
Combine all ingredients except the parsley and walnuts in the prepared food processor bowl.
3
Process until combined (it doesnt have to be completely smooth).
4
Line a small-medium bowl with plastic wrap.
5
Pour the cheese mixture into the plastic wrap-lined bowl.
6
Then wrap it in the plastic to form a ball.
7
Refrigerate until chilled, overnight in the fridge or about 1 hour in the freezer.
8
Combine the parsley and walnuts in a shallow dish.
9
Unwrap the cheese ball and gently roll it in the parsley/nut mixture, coating well.
10
Set it on a serving tray.
11
Serve immediately along with crackers or bread, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
12
Adapted slightly from Cooking Light.

668

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces, weight Crumbled Blue Cheese (4 Ounces Is About 1 Cup), 1 Tablespoon Nonfat Buttermilk, 8 ounces, weight 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, Softened, 3 Tablespoons Minced Pitted Medjool Dates (3 Tablespoons Is 2 To 3 Dates), and more.

Yes, Date, Walnut & 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, Walnut & Blue Cheese Ball

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