Spiced Yogurt Cheese Balls |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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These cheese balls can easily be prepared ahead of time and need little more than colorful spices, seeds or nuts to dress them up for a party. To make the yogurt cheese takes 1-1/2 days so prepare ahead. From Country Living. Ingredients:
32 ounces plain yogurt |
1 teaspoon sea salt |
1 teaspoon curry powder (optional) |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) |
paprika |
chopped parsley |
chopped chives |
chopped nuts |
poppy seeds |
caraway seeds |
Directions:
1. MAKE THE CHEESE: Line a strainer with a double thickness of cheesecloth and set it over a large bowl. Place the yogurt, salt, and curry powder and cayenne, if using, in a large bowl and stir to combine. Transfer the yogurt to the strainer, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let the liquid strain off into a bowl placed beneath it in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Cover a large plate with several thicknesses (about 6 to 8) of toweling and transfer the strained yogurt to the prepared plate. Cover lightly with plastic and let sit, refrigerated, for 4 to 6 hours.
2. MAKE THE CHEESE BALLS: Scrape the yogurt from the towel into a medium-size bowl. Serve in a bowl with assorted crackers and breads or shape tablespoonfuls of the cheese into balls. If desired, garnish the cheese balls with chopped nuts, seeds (such as poppy or caraway), or a light sprinkling of spice like paprika or cinnamon. Store refrigerated and tightly covered for up to 3 days.
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