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Cherry Almond Cheese Ball |
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Ingredients
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* 1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
* 1 C Muenster cheese, shredded
* 1 C white Cheddar cheese, shredded
* 2 TBSP cherry liqueur
* 1 C frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed, drained and divided
* 1/3 C honey roasted almonds, sliced and divided
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Directions
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1. In a food processor put the cream cheese, Muenster cheese and Cheddar cheese
2. Add the liqueur and process until smooth.
3. Using a rubber spatula remove and put in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add in 3/4 C of the chopped cherries and all but 2 T of the almonds.
4. The mixture will be pink in color after the cherries are mixed in.
5. Using a 3 C size bowl line it with cheesecloth.
6. In the lined bowl put the cheese and form it to fit the bowl.
7. Refrigerate the covered bowl until the cheese is firm.
8. Garnish with the remaining cherries and the remaining 2 T of almonds before serving.
9. Serve with hearty crackers.
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Story
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This is definitely one for the ladies! There are all sorts of dips and cheese balls that are spicy and go well with a bucket of beer, but this cheese ball is sweet, smooth, and with a touch of crunch courtesy of the almonds. Ladies, put in your favorite movie, grab the wine, and dig in!
You can use any kind of almonds that you want, even smoked roasted. The smoky flavor may appeal to some who like the sweetness to be counteracted a little, and since you're using Muenster cheese, you already have a little smoky flavor going on. Experiment a little... it's just another excuse for the ladies to get together!
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