Best 8 Date Walnut And Blue Cheese Ball Recipes

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Searching for the ultimate taste sensation that combines the allure of sweet dates, the crunch of walnuts, and the tanginess of blue cheese? Embark on a culinary journey with us as we unveil the secrets behind creating the perfect "Date Walnut and Blue Cheese Ball". This tantalizing appetizer, often a star at gatherings, embodies a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds in awe. Whether you're a seasoned host looking to impress your guests or a home cook seeking a delectable treat, this article will guide you through the process of crafting a date walnut and blue cheese ball that will steal the show.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DATE, WALNUT AND BLUE CHEESE BALL



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A Cooking Light Magazine recipe. Serve with crackers, bread or veggies. Prep time does not include overnight chill time.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon fat-free buttermilk
5 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened (1/3 less fat)
3 tablespoons medjool dates, minced
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons toasted walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Add dates, shallots, lemon rind, salt and pepper, beat at medium speed until well blended, scraping sides of bowl as necessary.
  • Spoon cheese mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Form into a ball; using a rubber spatula. Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap; chill overnight.
  • Combine parsley and walnuts in a shallow dish. Unwrap cheese ball; gently roll ball in nut mixture, coating well. Place on a serving plate. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

BLUE CHEESE BALL



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Only five ingredients combine to make an unforgettable classic cheese ball with the distinctive flavor of blue cheese.

Provided by LOONEYPROFESSOR

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
ΒΌ cup minced onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, blue cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer to a separate bowl that has been lined with plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, gather the cream cheese mixture into a ball. Spread the walnuts out on a dinner plate. Roll the cheese ball in nuts until coated. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 255.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

WALNUT DATE BALLS



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Love these as a snack or dessert! There's no added sugar. You can press them into a 9x9-inch pan and cut into bars, if you prefer.

Provided by Katyadan

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups walnuts
2 cups pitted Medjool dates
1 cup shredded coconut
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Process walnuts, dates, coconut, sesame oil, sea salt, and vanilla extract together in a food processor until combined. Roll date mixture into bite-size balls; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

DATES AND BLUE CHEESE



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Next time you're hosting a few friends, make some magic: Put out a plate of these simple hors d'oeuvres--at once salty and sweet, creamy and crunchy--and watch them disappear.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield Makes 12 dates

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 dates, pitted
2 ounces semifirm blue cheese, preferably Gorgonzola piccante or Spanish Valdeon
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted
Honey, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Using a sharp paring knife, cut a slit into each date (remove pits, if needed); stuff with blue cheese. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle the almonds on top. Drizzle with honey.

MINI BLUE CHEESE BALLS



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Great for adding to cheese trays or serving as an appetizer. Makes about 18 - 20 small balls... or form into 1 large ball to serve with crackers if you like!

Provided by kelycarter_

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 ounces blue cheese
3 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup white onion, grated
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 cup walnuts, chopped (for rolling)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except Walnuts.
  • Form into balls.
  • Roll in chopped Walnuts.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.1, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 83.1, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.7

DATE NUT BALLS



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A friend gave me this recipe more than 30 years ago. It is my husband's favorite treat. I like these with pecans or walnuts. If you do not like nuts, omit the nuts and use 3 cups Rice Krispies. -Melinda Lord, Washington, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup chopped pistachios or almonds
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, finely chopped
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies and pistachios. In a large saucepan, combine butter, dates and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is combined., Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over Rice Krispies mixture; stir to coat. When cool enough to handle, press into 1-1/4-in. balls. Cool. If desired, roll in confectioner's sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PECAN-DATE CHEESE BALL



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Says Sue Broyles of Cherokee, Texas, "This lightly sweet cheese ball is great to have on hand when we crave something creamy or if company drops by. It's even nice enough for the holidays."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 3-1/2 cups (4-inch ball).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon water
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans
Crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve the mustard in water; let stand for 10 minutes. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Add nutmeg and mustard mixture. Stir in cheese and dates. Chill for 15 minutes. Shape into a ball; roll in pecans. Chill. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY BLUE CHEESE CHEESE BALL



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Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 oz can of chopped olives
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
Olive, blue cheese, and chive amounts are just suggestions. We usually add more of each. We like our cheese ball loaded. We have also talked about how delicious this would be with little pieces of crispy bacon, but we have yet to try it that way.
2 T chopped chives

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl thoroughly mix the cream cheese and butter together.
  • Add olives, blue cheese, and chives. Mix well, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Form mixture into a ball and wrap in a sheet of plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate until completely chilled.
  • Place on a serving plate
  • Serve with dippers of your choice

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 59 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 388 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to chop the dates and walnuts until they are finely minced. This will help them to blend evenly into the cheese ball.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the dates and walnuts by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a complex flavor profile. A good combination is to use a hard cheese, such as Parmesan, a soft cheese, such as cream cheese, and a blue cheese, such as Gorgonzola.
  • Let the cheese ball chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
  • Serve the cheese ball with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This date, walnut, and blue cheese ball is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cheese and it is always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and savory flavors, this cheese ball is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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