CURRIED CHEESE BALL WITH FRUIT

Curried Cheese Ball with Fruit image

Sweet fruits pair well the spicy curry powder in a savory cheese ball coated with crunchy peanuts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons apple juice
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 cup chopped cocktail peanuts
3 apples, cut into 12 slices each
3 pears, cut into 12 slices each

Steps:

In large bowl, beat all ingredients except peanuts, apples and pears with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes until well mixed and fluffy.
Spoon cheese mixture onto plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Coat cheese ball with peanuts. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with apple and pear slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g