Pistachio Nut Crusted Shallot and Garlic Cheese Ball

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Pistachio Crusted Cheese Ball

Wow, that title is a mouth full, isn’t it?  I tried to say it three times fast and didn’t make it through the second time.  Seriously though, I wanted the title to describe every bit of deliciousness in this appetizer, even if it is a tongue twister. 🙂  This past holiday season, I turned one of my cream cheese dips into a cheese ball and it was a big hit.  I plan to make it again very soon, maybe for the Super Bowl?  The pistachio nuts are perfect and compliment the shallot and garlic so prominent in the cheese ball.

I don’t know about you, but I love pistachio nuts!  I usually buy a few bags at a time, and somehow we didn’t get through all of them before they were almost out of date.  I tend to try and use up food I have on hand, when I am hosting an event.  It is a great time to go through the pantry and get creative.  You know what they say…necessity is the mother of invention.  Not that this cheese ball is an invention.  OK, I am getting off track again.  This is a delicious and unique appetizer.  I hope you give it a try for your next event.

34 Responses to“Pistachio Nut Crusted Shallot and Garlic Cheese Ball”

  1. skd
    01/21/2016 at 9:39 am #

    Excellent delicious idea for cheese lovers like me 😉

    • Zoale.com
      01/21/2016 at 10:22 am #

      Thank you 🙂

  2. 01/21/2016 at 9:57 am #

    Wow I am making this the next time I have guests. Delicious and elegant and beautiful. Perfect for entertaining.

    • Zoale.com
      01/21/2016 at 10:29 am #

      That’s awesome! I hope you and your guests enjoy it. Thank you for your kind words 🙂

  3. 01/21/2016 at 10:17 am #

    We love cheese balls for an appetizer. Who doesn’t loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee pistachios-love this Antonia!

  4. 01/21/2016 at 11:30 am #

    Oh yeah! You mean I want a mouthful! Yum!

    • Zoale.com
      01/21/2016 at 11:49 am #

      Haha, yes 🙂 It is hard to resist!

  5. 01/21/2016 at 11:31 am #

    Cheese and nuts – can’t beat that combination! Looks delicious! 🙂

    • Zoale.com
      01/21/2016 at 11:50 am #

      Thank you Ronit! Nuts and cheese are perfect together, aren’t they? 🙂

  6. 01/22/2016 at 4:54 am #

    Antonia, this looks superb !!! I love it !!! What a great idea, and I love those flavours 🙂

    • Zoale.com
      01/22/2016 at 9:20 am #

      Thank you so much Lynne 🙂

  7. 01/22/2016 at 3:47 pm #

    It looks great! I make something similar and it is always a huge hit at parties!

    • Zoale.com
      01/22/2016 at 7:00 pm #

      Thank you Francesca! Cheese balls are great for entertaining 🙂 Have a great weekend!

  8. 01/22/2016 at 7:29 pm #

    Looks super yum.. I should try this

    • Zoale.com
      01/23/2016 at 9:06 am #

      Thanks Vidya! I hope are able to try it 🙂

  9. 01/23/2016 at 9:26 am #

    I have recently started eating pistachios! they are so huge in the middle east but I never tried them! My kids love them so this would be amazing! Thanks Antonia!

    • Zoale.com
      01/23/2016 at 9:33 am #

      They are one of my favorite nuts Lynn. In fact, I like them with an iced latte sometimes in the afternoon. I am glad you like the recipe and I hope you get a chance to try it. It is really delicious. I hope you have a nice weekend 🙂

      • 01/23/2016 at 9:34 am #

        Have a great weekend! Yes they are addicting Antonia!

      • Zoale.com
        01/23/2016 at 9:36 am #

        Thanks Lynn 🙂

      • 01/23/2016 at 9:38 am #

        🙂

  10. 01/23/2016 at 9:36 pm #

    I think a cheese ball might be the perfect appetizer! Looks yummy 🙂

    • Zoale.com
      01/24/2016 at 1:09 pm #

      Yes, I agree 🙂 Thanks Josette!

  11. 01/24/2016 at 11:46 am #

    Perfect appetizer for the big game in a couple of weeks. Love using pistachios!

    • Zoale.com
      01/24/2016 at 1:17 pm #

      Thank you Judi! Pistachios are amazing 🙂 I hope you are having a nice weekend!

  12. 01/24/2016 at 3:38 pm #

    Hi! I nominated you for the Dragon´s Loyalty Award! It is in my last post!nataschaspalace.wordpress.com/2016/01/24/a-dragons-loyalty-award-and-how-about-recipe-for-a-%c2%a8sweet%c2%a8kiss

    • Zoale.com
      01/25/2016 at 8:42 am #

      Thank you so much for the nomination Natascha! Congratulations on your award!

      • 01/25/2016 at 1:16 pm #

        Thank you so much! xxxx

      • Zoale.com
        01/25/2016 at 2:29 pm #

        🙂

  13. kushigalu
    02/01/2016 at 8:56 pm #

    Amazing combo! Looks super delicious 🙂

    • Zoale.com
      02/02/2016 at 8:45 am #

      Thank you very much Kushi!

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