Best Pomegranate Cheese Ball Recipes

POMEGRANATE CHEESE BALL

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Blend 8 ounces goat cheese, 1/4 cup each fresh parsley and chopped chives, 2 teaspoons each fresh thyme and chopped rosemary and 1 small garlic clove in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Form into a 3- to 4-inch ball and roll in pomegranate seeds; add more seeds to fully coat. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Serve with crackers.

POMEGRANATE MACADAMIA CHEESE BALL

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Cheese balls are a dime a dozen during the holidays, but this one earns points for being posh. It's creamy, sweet, spicy and studded with pecans and pomegranate seeds. We scoop it up with pita chips, but it can also be served with chutney, jam or high-quality crackers. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 4-1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded smoked white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup dried cranberries, minced
2 tablespoons white wine
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained and patted dry
1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts, divided
4 tablespoons minced fresh chives, divided
1 cup pomegranate seeds
Baked pita chips or assorted crackers

Steps:

Beat first six ingredients until blended. Beat in cranberries and wine. Stir in pineapple, 1/2 cup macadamia nuts and 3 tablespoons chives. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes., In a shallow bowl, toss pomegranate seeds and remaining nuts. Shape cheese mixture into a ball; roll in pomegranate mixture., Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. Unwrap; roll in remaining chives. Serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SAVORY POMEGRANATE CHEESE BALL

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Combine sweet and savory flavors when you make this pomegranate cheese ball. Cheddar and cream cheese come together with green onions and jalapenos in this Savory Pomegranate Cheese Ball, all mellowed out by the burst of fresh and sweet pomegranate seeds coating the outside.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Time 2h15m

Yield 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
2 green onions, sliced
4 tsp. finely chopped seeded fresh jalapeño peppers
1 cup pomegranate seeds (about 7 oz.)

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except pomegranate seeds until blended; shape into ball.
Place pomegranate seeds in pie plate. Add cheese ball; turn to evenly coat with seeds. Wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.5053 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g