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A round cheese ball coated with chopped fresh herbs sits on a dark surface, partially sliced open with a knife. Crackers and green tomato wedges are placed nearby, some topped with the herbed cheese.
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Lemon-Herb Goat Cheese Ball

This perfect party appetizer is filled with cream cheese, goat cheese, and it is rolled in fresh herbs for a delightful spread!
Prep Time10 minutes
Refrigeration Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cream Cheese, Crowd pleaser, Easy, Goat cheese, Herbs, Make-ahead
Servings: 20
Author: Nicole

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces goat cheese at room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 medium clove garlic finely grated on a microplane
  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh chives
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  • In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer, beat the goat cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, basil, garlic, lemon zest, and salt until smooth and combined.
  • Transfer cheese mixture to a large sheet of plastic wrap and tightly wrap, shaping cheese into rough ball. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours. (Cheese ball can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)
  • Once cheese is firm, reshape as necessary to form a smooth ball. On a sheet of parchment paper, scatter chives and parsley. Unwrap the cheese and roll in the herbs to coat the ball. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Serve with crackers or crostini. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 387IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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