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Midnight Cheese Balls with Dark Coating
Midnight Cheese Balls with Dark Coating are an elegant, savory appetizer that impresses with their bold flavors and striking appearance. Creamy cheeses blended with herbs and spices are shaped into bite-sized balls and rolled in a dramatic black coating made of ground black sesame seeds or activated charcoal. These cheese balls are perfect for any sophisticated gathering, offering a luxurious, smooth texture and a unique visual appeal. Serve them with crackers, fresh veggies, or as part of a charcuterie board for a stunning presentation.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened (800 calories)
- 4 oz Goat cheese (300 calories)
- 1/4 cup Chopped fresh chives (4 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (1 calorie)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (0 calories)
- 1/2 cup Ground black sesame seeds or activated charcoal powder (120 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (0 calories)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, goat cheese, chives, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture at a time and roll it into a ball using your hands.
- Spread the ground black sesame seeds or activated charcoal powder on a plate.
- Roll each cheese ball in the coating, ensuring an even layer.
- Place the coated cheese balls on a serving platter. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve chilled with crackers, fresh vegetables, or as part of a charcuterie board.
This recipe is approximately 1225 calories and serves 10. Each serving will be approximately 122.5 calories. This recipe should take roughly 15 minutes to prepare.
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