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.

juulian_mezaa
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer. It's perfect for a party or potluck. I love the combination of dates, walnuts, and blue cheese. I will definitely be making this again.


Ulfat Ali
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This was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less blue cheese.


Lee-Ann Charlemagne
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


J. Nardelli
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This was a good recipe, but I made a few changes. I used dried cranberries instead of dates and I added a bit of chopped celery for crunch. It turned out great!


Sajid Sarbazi
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This is a delicious and elegant appetizer. I made it for a party and it was a big hit. The combination of dates, walnuts, and blue cheese is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Avhapfani Patrick Tshishonga
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make. I used a food processor to chop the dates and walnuts, which made it really quick. The ball came together easily and I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again!


Odirile Monare
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is smooth and creamy. I served it with crackers and it was a big hit at my party. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sheikh Abdullaha
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and can be served with a variety of crackers or fruit. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Hanoda A
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less honey or maybe even no honey at all. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and very easy to make.


Calisa Richardson
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer. I used a combination of dried dates and fresh walnuts, and it turned out great. The blue cheese adds a nice tanginess, and the honey drizzle on top really brings all the flavors together. I will definit


badsha sarkar
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I'm not usually a fan of blue cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this ball. The dates and walnuts really mellowed out the flavor of the cheese, making it much more palatable. I also loved the contrast between the creamy chee


Sophya Hayes
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This date, walnut, and blue cheese ball was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was spot-on, with the sweetness of the dates balancing out the sharpness of the blue cheese and the crunch of the walnuts adding a delightful tex