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Almond and Chevre Cheese Balls
About This Recipe
| This recipe appears in: | Nutty Cheese Balls |
Ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 tablespoon vermouth
- 2 cups sliced almonds (with skins)
Procedures
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1
In mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, shallots, dried basil, and vermouth. When well blended, roll mixture into single ball or several bite size balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
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2
Spread almonds on pie plate. Roll cheese ball(s) through, making sure every side is coated with pecans. Wrap cheese ball(s) in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers or raw vegetables.
