Sweet and Savory Date Cheeseball Recipe
Sweet and savory date cheeseball, naturally sweetened and coated in toasted pecans—great for holidays and parties!
30
servings
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (70 g) cottage cheese - (drained)
- 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¾ cup (110 g) dates - (seeds removed, and finely chopped)
- ½ cup (49 g) pecans - toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Combine 1/3 cup cottage cheese, 8 ounces cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a mixer or food processor until smooth.
- Stir in 3/4 cup dates. If using a food processor, pulse only 5-6 times until mixed. Refrigerate until firm.
- Roll chilled cheese mixture in 1/2 cup pecans. Make a ball or get creative. Find a small dish with an oval or square shape or even a funnel for a cone shape. Line with plastic wrap. Force cheese mixture into the shape of the bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutritional Information
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg