Pomegranate Cheese Ball
This mid-century classic appetizer gets an elegant face lift in this ruby red studded pomegranate cheese ball, made with garlic and fresh herbs.
Servings 8
Calories 236kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 5 oz goat cheese
- 4 oz shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ ground teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large pomegranate
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl add all of the ingredients except the pomegranate. Using a hand mixer, whip the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, scoop the ingredients together and transfer to a large sheet of plastic wrap.
- While wrapping with the plastic wrap, squeeze and roll cheese into a ball shape. Place cheese ball in refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up.
- Peel and remove seeds (arils) from pomegranate. Lay pomegranate arils in one layer on a plate and refrigerate to dry out, about one hour. If arils are wet, they will not stick to the cheese ball.
- Unwrap cheese ball and roll into the pomegranate arils, firmly pressing arils into the cheese. Continue doing this until the entire cheese ball is covered with pomegranate.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
Instead of goat cheese try a creamy feta instead. For cheddar, use your favorite. It can be mild, sharp or extra sharp depending on your personal preference.
You can also change the herbs to what you have on hand. Just use fresh and not dried for best flavor.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with crackers, bagel crisps, pita chips or crudités.
TO STORE: Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
TO FREEZE: You can also freeze leftovers. Transfer to a resealable bag or freezer safe container and freeze for up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 337mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g
