Blue cheese addicts will adore these zero-carb fat bombs, in which pungent Stilton is suspended in a cloud of cream cheese and butter. The final flourish comes from a thorough coating of freshly chopped chives.
Ingredients
- 3.5 ounces (100 g) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ cup (56 g/2 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup (65 g/2.3 oz) crumbled Stilton or other blue cheese
- 2 medium (30 g/1.1 oz) spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (3 g/0.1 oz) finely chopped fresh parsley
- Pinch salt
- 1/3 cup (30 g/1.1 oz) chopped fresh chives, or more finely chopped spring onion
How to Make It
- In a bowl, mash together the cream cheese and butter, or process in a food processor until smooth.
- Add the crumbled Stilton, spring onions, and parsley. Mix until well combined. Season with salt. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, or until set.
- Using a large spoon or an ice cream scoop, divide the mixture into six balls. Roll each ball in the chopped chives and place on a plate. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 157 kcal Calories from Fat: 145.8 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 16.2 g 46% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 1.1 g 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g 1% |
Protein 4.5 g 9% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |