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Keto New Year’s Herb and Walnut Cheese Ball
Cheese balls are an essential appetizer at every dinner party, and this version is guaranteed to win friends and family over. This version is a refreshing and mild snack with cream cheese, herbs, garlic, lemon, and walnuts. It is a forgiving recipe that can be customized to your preference. This Keto cheese ball is a crowd-pleaser, so you might want to double the batch.
Are cheeseballs Keto-friendly?
Generally, ingredients included in cheese balls are low-ccarb, thus suitable for a Keto diet. They typically have a variety of cheeses, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, and dried fruits. Dried fruits can be omitted or used sparingly. While most cheeseballs can be safely consumed on a Keto diet, you must beware of what they're served with.
What can you serve this cheeseball with?
The most common accompaniment to cheeseballs is crackers. They are high in carbs and cannot be consumed on a Keto diet. You can however serve this Keto New Years cheese ball with these easy Keto cheese crackers or Keto almond crackers. For a healthier option, serve this appetizer with fresh crunchy vegetables like cucumber, carrot, radish, lettuce, or bell pepper.
What can you replace the walnuts with?
Walnuts add a beautiful crunch and nuttiness that complement the creamy cheese nicely. You can replace it with crushed pecans, hazelnuts, or cashews. For a nut-free version, you can use sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
Can you make this Keto appetizer ahead of time?
Absolutely! The best Keto New Year's recipes are ones that can be prepared in advance. Keep the wrapped cheeseball in the fridge for up to 3 days. Roll the ball in the crumb mix right before serving.
Net Carbs
1.9 g
Fiber
0.4 g
Total Carbs
2.3 g
Protein
2.4 g
Fats
11.8 g
121 cals
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Ingredients
Cream cheese
200 g
Parsley, fresh
2 tbsp, chopped
Chives
2 tbsp, cut pieces
Garlic
1 clove
Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw
2 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
0.5 tsp
Salt
0.13 tsp
Walnuts
0.33 cup, chopped
Recipe Steps
steps 5
40 min
Step 1
Finely chop the parsley and chives and add them to a bowl. Mix until combined, then transfer 1 tbsp to a plate. To the large bowl with the herbs, add the cream cheese.Step 2
Mince the garlic and add it to the cream cheese and herbs. Add lemon zest, crushed red pepper, and salt and mix. Transfer the cream cheese to the center of a large piece of cling film and roughly form it into a ball.Step 3
Pull the sides of the cling film to the center and twist, forming a cheeseball. Roll on a surface to make a proper ball. Transfer to the fridge for 30 minutes to set.Step 4
Add the crushed walnuts to the plate with the herbs. Mix to incorporate. Unwrap the cheeseball and roll it into the walnut and herb mixture.Step 5
Transfer the cheeseball to a serving platter. Serve with Keto crackers and veggies.
