Pine Nut and Feta Cheese Ball

Pine Nut and Feta Cheese Ball
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces room-temperature cream cheese
  • 4 ounces room-temperature feta, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons room-temperature unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons oregano leaves
  • 2 teaspoons toasted fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • Salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted pine nuts
  • plastic wrap

Instructions

  1. Process 4 ounces room-temperature cream cheese, 4 ounces room-temperature feta, crumbled, and 2 tablespoons room-temperature unsalted butter in a food processor until smooth. Pulse in 2 tablespoons capers, 2 tablespoons oregano leaves, 2 teaspoons toasted fennel seeds, and 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; season with salt. Scrape into a small plastic wrap-lined bowl; gather up plastic around cheese, shaping into a ball. Chill until firm, 3-12 hours.
  2. Unwrap cheese ball and roll in 3/4 cup chopped toasted pine nuts just before serving. Serve with crackers.

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