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Festive Holiday Ornament Cheese Balls With Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomato Layers

Name: Festive Holiday Ornament Cheese Balls with Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomato Layers
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 6 oz goat cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons basil pesto; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

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8 oz cream cheese, softened
6 oz goat cheese, softened
3 tablespoons basil pesto
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and goat cheese until well blended.
Stir in the basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, and fresh basil until evenly distributed.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Form the mixture into small balls or festive ornament shapes.
Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.

Notes

Serve on a platter adorned with fresh herbs or surrounded by colorful crackers and fruits. You can make these a day in advance and store in the refrigerator.

Author: Sam Razal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Refrigeration
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 20mg