Cook the Book: Cheese Ball with Cumin, Mint, and Pistachios

Name: Cook the Book: Cheese Ball with Cumin, Mint, and Pistachios
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters finely sliced celery hearts with leaves; 8 servings Very thin plain crackers, for serving; 227 grams cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon toasted, ground cumin seeds; 113 grams fresh goat cheese, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon toasted, ground coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 Grated zest of lemon; 79 milliliters chopped mint; 118 milliliters freshly grated Pecorino Romano, preferably Fulvi; 79 milliliters salted pistachios, coarsely ground; 8 servings Sea salt

Cook the Book: Cheese Ball with Cumin, Mint, and Pistachios might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 270 calories, 9g of protein, and 21g of fat each. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pecorino romano, goat cheese, mint, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Beat the cream cheese and goat cheese in a large bowl with a wooden spoon until creamy and light. Beat in the lemon zest and juice. Fold in the Pecorino Romano, coriander, cumin, celery, mint, and pepper. Season to taste with salt.

Ingredients you will need

Pecorino Romano

Cream Cheese

Goat Cheese

Lemon Zest

Coriander

Celery

Pepper

Cumin

Juice

Mint

Salt

Equipment you will use

Wooden Spoon

Bowl

Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Using a spatula, scrape the cheese mixture into the center of the plastic. Pull up the edges of the plastic wrap and form the cheese into a ball. Wrap tightly, place in a bowl to maintain the shape, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Ingredients you will need

Cheese