GINGERED LEMON CHEESE BALLS

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Roll your cheese balls in the gingersnap crumbs just before serving to keep the cookie bits crisp and crunchy -a nice contrast to the smooth, creamy spread underneath. -Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cheese balls (1-1/2 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 gingersnap cookies, crushed
Assorted sliced fresh fruit and graham crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and sugars until smooth. Stir in lemon zest, juice and vanilla. Shape into two balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Just before serving, place gingersnap crumbs in a shallow bowl. Roll in crumbs. Serve with fruit and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ahamed Naisar
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These cheese balls are a bit too tangy for my taste, but I can see how they would be a hit with people who like lemon.


Mohammed Swaleh
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed these cheese balls. The lemon flavor really balances out the ginger.


Henry Gomez
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These cheese balls are a great way to use up leftover cheese. They're also a great snack or appetizer.


Mera Alejandre
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I love the combination of ginger and lemon in these cheese balls. They're so refreshing and delicious.


Emarlie Daneen
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These cheese balls are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Johnathan Yang
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I've never been a big fan of cheese balls, but these gingered-lemon cheese balls changed my mind. They're so light and fluffy, and the flavors are amazing.


Johannes Junias
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These cheese balls are easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love the unique flavor of the ginger and lemon.


Imran Zafar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheese balls turned out perfectly. They're so creamy and flavorful. I can't wait to make them again!


Riad Zarkawy
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These cheese balls are delicious! I love the tangy flavor of the lemon and the spiciness of the ginger. They're perfect for a party or a snack.


All bangla bideo
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I made these cheese balls for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look really impressive.


G jl
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These are the best cheese balls I've ever had! The ginger and lemon flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Wagidoso Ramathan
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I've made these cheese balls several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of ginger and lemon is so refreshing and delicious. I love serving them with crackers and fruit.


NOOB Gamerz
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These cheese balls were a huge hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved the unique gingery-lemon flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.