Best Crunchy Wasabi Cheese Balls Recipes

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WASABI AND SHRIMP CHEESE BALL



Wasabi and Shrimp Cheese Ball image

A spicy Japanese twist on the traditional cheese ball party appetizer. My friends loved it. Be sure to start moderately with Wasabi and season to taste. Serve with veggies or sesame water crackers.

Provided by mkecupcakequeen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Shrimp Dip Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 (4.25 ounce) can tiny shrimp, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons wasabi paste, or to taste
1 cup toasted sesame seeds, divided

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, soy sauce, water chestnuts, shrimp, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Gradually stir in wasabi paste until you reach the desired amount of spice. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator, and shape into a ball. Roll in the remaining sesame seeds to cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 238.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

DRIED FRUIT CHEESE BALL



Dried Fruit Cheese Ball image

A different twist for a wonderful cheese ball. I got this recipe from a co-worker's wife. Thanks Maggie!

Provided by DEBBYE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
½ (8 ounce) package mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (6 ounce) package dried mixed fruit, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine cream cheese and honey; beat until smooth. Stir in cheese and chopped fruit; mix well.
  • Form into a ball and roll in chopped nuts. Chill for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 232 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

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