Granola Cheese Ball with Strawberry & Date
There's not a game day party worth attending if it doesn't have a cheese ball on the appetizer table. This sweetened version of a Granola Cheese Ball with Strawberry & Date includes some natural sweetness from Nana Joes Sunset Blend granola, along with strawberry preserves and chopped dates.
You can easily make this the night before and roll it into the granola right before the big game or anytime you need a delicious appetizer to satisfy your sweet tooth. I like to serve this on a small platter with toasted bagel chips and fresh strawberries to give a hint to the flavor inside.
PREP TIME
40 minutes
COOK TIME
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INGREDIENTS
6
Serves: 12-16
Ingredients
- 8 oz8 oz8 oz Cream Cheese, Full Fat
- 4 oz4 oz4 oz Goat Cheese
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Strawberry Preserves
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lemon Zest
- 3 whole3 whole3 whole Medjool Dates, pitted and diced
- 0.75 cup0.75 cup0.75 cup Sunset Blend: Pecan, Mulberry & Coconut - Nana Joes
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Add 8 ounces cream cheese and 4 ounces goat cheese to a large bowl. Cream together with a hand mixer until combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add in 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves and 1 tablespoon lemon zest and continue to mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped dates. Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic and store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
- When ready to serve, roll it into Nana Joes granola or use your hands to evenly press granola to cover the exterior.
- Serve with fresh-cut strawberries and bagel chips.
Notes
Additional add-ins could include diced, dried apricots or dried cranberries.
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Appetizers Egg Free Gluten Free Nightshade Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 141 |
| Fat: | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 11 g |
| Protein: | 4 g |
| Cholesterol: | 8 g |
| Sodium: | 55 mg |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sugars: | 3 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |
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15 responses to “Granola Cheese Ball with Strawberry & Date”
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This is so creative! I love it
Thanks, Colleen! The granola adds such a fun twist.
Wow Reed, this is stunning!!
This is definitely an instant favorite.
OMG this is genius!
It’s always exciting when a recipe is as simple as this one, but still has a wow factor.
That looks incredible! Can’t wait to make it
I think you’re going to love it. It’s super simple, but delivers on flavor galore.
This looks awesome, Reed!!! Nice contribution to the Rumble!!
Thanks, Bill. The granola and cheese combo is unexpected … but it works so well.
This looks amazing!! So creative!
Thank you! I hope if you give it a try, it’s a total hit!
Genius idea, Reed! And so delicious too 👏🏻
Thank you so much. It delivers on the promise of deliciousness, that’s for sure.
seriously adding every ingredient to my cart immediately! this is such a FABULOUS idea!