Best 7 Zestypepperysweet Blue Cheese And Date Spread Or Balls Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary adventure where flavors dance and textures intertwine. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the zestypeppery sweet-blue cheese and date spread or balls. This versatile recipe offers a symphony of zesty pepper, creamy blue cheese, and sweet dates, creating an unforgettable taste experience. Whether you prefer a smooth and creamy spread or delightful bite-sized balls, this recipe has you covered. Dive into the world of sweet and savory indulgence as you explore the step-by-step guide to crafting both the spread and the balls. Get ready to elevate your appetizers, sandwiches, and snacks to new heights with this irresistible culinary creation.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BLUE CHEESE WITH DATE SPREAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces blue cheese
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups dates, finely chopped
Basil leaves, washed and patted dry
Assorted crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine blue cheese and cream cheese. Process until smooth and blended. Transfer to air-tight container and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • Once chilled, form cheese into 6 even sized balls and roll each blue cheese ball in chopped dates. Serve cheese set on clean basil leaves. Arrange on a platter or cheese board with assorted crackers.

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.

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.

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

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

BLUE CHEESE SPREAD



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When entertaining during the holidays it's nice to have make-ahead recipes like this. Crunchy toasted walnuts complement the creamy spread. -Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 shallots, finely chopped
2 teaspoons butter
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheeses, sour cream, Cognac, salt and pepper. Add shallots and mix well. Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap. Spread cheese mixture into prepared bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate; garnish with walnuts. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ZESTY/PEPPERY/SWEET-BLUE CHEESE AND DATE SPREAD -- OR BALLS!



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Modified from an Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC.com) online What's For Dinner recipe, made famous by Ann Sprague of Smyrna, who got the recipe from neighbor Velinda Warda. ---- NOTE: Serve this zesty spread chilled or at room temperature, or make into balls. Great with apple slices, celery sticks, tortilla chips, and/or crackers. I really like this spread with tortilla chips -- you get zesty, peppery-sweet, and salty!

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Spreads

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 1/4 cups, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups pecans (measured, then toasted and chopped fine)
16 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened (lower fat Neufchatel suggested)
4 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated ~ equals 1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large lemon, zest of (save lemon pulp or juice for another purpose)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
8 ounces chopped dates
1 1/2 cups pecans (if making into balls ~ Toasted and chopped fine) (optional)

Steps:

  • Measure 1 1/2 cups pecans (or double that amount if making cheese balls) into an large iron skillet, toasting over medium heat, stirring constantly ~ remove from heat and finely chop! (Or, preheat oven to 350 degrees ~ Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast 5 minutes.).
  • Set nuts aside; they will be added last!
  • In a mixing bowl, combine (by hand or using an electric mixer), cream cheese, blue cheese cheddar cheese, salt, lemon zest, and freshly grated black pepper until fluffy!
  • Stir in dates and 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans.
  • For easier handling, chill for an hour to firm up, if making into cheese balls. Coat with additional toasted, chopped pecans.
  • Serve this zesty spread (or balls) chilled, or at room temperature, with apple slices, celery sticks. tortilla chips, and/or crackers.
  • NOTE: Cooking time is the chill time, although I thought the flavor greatly improved after chilling overnight! The recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger number of people!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 73.2, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the dates and walnuts by hand.
  • Be careful not to over-process the mixture, or it will become too sticky.
  • If you're making balls, roll them in chopped nuts or crumbled blue cheese for extra flavor.
  • Serve the spread or balls with crackers, bread, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Zesty, peppery, sweet, and savory, this blue cheese and date spread or balls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve them as a spread on crackers or bread, or roll them into balls and coat them in nuts or crumbled blue cheese, these bites are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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