Fruited Cheese Balls

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Prep: 120 min

Creamy cheese balls studded with dried fruits and nuts, perfect for a sweet-savory appetizer or festive treat, appealing to those who enjoy rich, textured flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried apricots or canned apricots ⓘ
  • 1/3 cup chopped dates
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins ⓘ
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seed ⓘ
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt (garlic or onion) ⓘ
  • 1 pound mild cheese, grated ⓘ
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup chopped pecans ⓘ

Instructions

  1. If dried apricots are used, chop and soak in 1 cup water for 2 hours; drain.
  2. Alternatively, use canned apricots as preferred.
  3. Combine grated cheese, softened cream cheese, chopped dried apricots, chopped dates, golden raisins, poppy seed, seasoned salt, and chopped pecans.
  4. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
  5. Shape the mixture into small balls.
  6. Optional: Chill before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

524 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10g 20% DV
Total Fat 35.7g 46% DV
Carbs 50.1g 18% DV
Fiber 10.1g 36% DV
Sugar 34.9g 70% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9811.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 662.8mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 76.3mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 426.5mg 33% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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