GINGERED LEMON CHEESE BALLS
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
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.
FIRE ISLAND BURST TOMATO PASTA WITH LEMON HERBED GOAT CHEESE BALLS
Provided by Nikki Dinki, Food Network Star Season 9 Finalist
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the pasta: In a large saute pan, saute the garlic in the olive oil until tender and fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and cook until the tomatoes start to burst. Squash the tomatoes with the back of a spoon.
- Add the rosemary, thyme and cheese and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, reserving the pasta water. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss. Add some salt and extra pasta water if needed.
- For the goat cheese balls: Add the basil, mint, rosemary, thyme and lemon zest to the goat cheese. Form 9 to 12 small balls.
- Served the pasta topped with the basil, mint and goat cheese balls. Finish with olive oil if desired.
LEMON CHEESE BALLS
Steps:
- Beat Butter, Cream Cheese, Sugar, Lemon Peel and extract. Add sifted flour and powder. Roll into balls, and roll in sugar. Bake 350 for 12 minutes.
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