Pistachio Lemon Cheese Balls
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5.0
96 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
22 cheese balls
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Calories
62 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
Pistachio Lemon Cheese Balls
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With layer upon layer of flavors, colors and textures, these mini cheese balls are perfect for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 6 oz cream cheese ,at room temperature
- 4 oz goat cheese ,at room temperature
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons very finely minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh Meyer lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 22 pimiento stuffed green olives (I'm using Manzanilla) ,rinsed and patted dry
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pistachios
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the olives and pistachios. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes until firm.
- Form the mixture into 22 balls. Press the olives into the center of the cheese balls and form them back into balls, completely encasing them in the cheese mixture. Roll the balls in the toasted pistachios to lightly coat them. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Let the cheese balls sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve with toothpicks
- Makes 22 olive cheese balls
Nutrition Information
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Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
132mg
(6%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 22cheese balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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