Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Ball Rolled in Walnuts

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   BLANCHING TECHNIQUE: Bring 1-quart of water to boil.

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   Submerge tomatoes in boiling water for 3 minutes to reconstitute.

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   Take 4 aside and cut into strips.

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   In a food processor, combine cream cheese, butter, Parmesan, olive oil and remaining sun-dried tomatoes.

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   Process as smooth.

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   Feel freee to leave some recongnizable bits of sun-dried tomato for a bit of pizzaz.

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   Refrigerate for 1 hour, preferably overnight or until firm enough to shape into a ball.

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   Roll in chopped walnuts and place the cheese ball on a platter.

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   Arrange a bed of basil leaves on a platter.

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    Place cheese ball on bed.

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    Using the resevered sun-dried tomato strips, arrange in a starburst around the cheese ball.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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