Date Walnut and Blue Cheese Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with this Date Walnut and Blue Cheese Ball, a show-stopping centerpiece packed with bold flavors and tantalizing textures! This no-cook recipe combines creamy, tangy blue cheese with the natural sweetness of chopped dates and a drizzle of honey, beautifully balanced by a touch of salt and pepper. Rolled in a crunchy coating of finely chopped walnuts and vibrant parsley, this cheese ball is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for entertaining, it pairs wonderfully with crackers or crusty bread and takes just 20 minutes to prepare before chilling. Whether you're hosting a party or adding a touch of elegance to your snack table, this unique cheese ball recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 4 oz Blue cheese
- 1 cup Dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup Walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 piece Plastic wrap
- 1 package Crackers or bread, for serving
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and blue cheese. Use a spatula or hand mixer to blend until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
Add the chopped dates, honey, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well to ensure the ingredients are evenly dispersed throughout the cheese mixture.
On a clean surface, lay out a large piece of plastic wrap. Scoop the cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap, forming it into a rough ball shape.
Using the plastic wrap to help shape, press and mold the mixture into a smooth, firm ball. Tightly wrap the cheese ball in the plastic wrap to hold its shape.
Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Before serving, combine the chopped walnuts and parsley in a shallow dish. Remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap and roll it in the walnut-parsley mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating evenly to the surface.
Place the coated cheese ball on a serving plate. Arrange crackers or bread slices around the cheese ball for serving.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly for easier spreading.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 225.9 g | 290% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.3 g | 406% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 314 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 4216 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 302.2 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.3 g | ||
| Protein | 73.1 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1188 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2425 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
