Mini Cheese Ball Recipe
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Mini Cheese Ball Recipe
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This Mini Cheese Ball Recipe served in crispy little fillo shells is fun to serve and even more fun to eat!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces shredded white cheddar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup dried tart cherries
- 1 cup chopped pistachios or 1/2 cup pistachios + 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
- 3 boxes Athens mini fillo shells
Instructions
- Place both cheeses in the food processor and puree until smooth. Add the lemon zest, thyme, cayenne, and cherries and pulse until the cherries are chopped and evenly distributed.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the pistachios (and bacon) in small bowls. Scoop a 2-teaspoon portion of cheese mixture into your hands and roll into a smooth ball. Then place the ball in the pistachios and gently shake until the ball is covered with nuts. Press the cheese ball into a mini fillo shell and place on a platter. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture.
- If making ahead, cover the platter well and refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be made 1-2 days ahead.
Notes
- You can keep the cheese portion in the freezer for up to 3 months, but I do not encourage keeping the fillo shells in the freezer with the cheese. You can always assemble them before serving, after you let the balls and fillo shells defrost.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bite
Calories
68kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
70mg
(3%)
Potassium
54mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
165IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bite | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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