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Praline Cheese Balls

Type: Cheese, Eggs
Courses: Dips and Spreads, Starters and appetizers
Serves: 1 people

Recipe Ingredients

3   Cream cheese
2   Sharp cold-pack cheese spread - (to 8 oz tubs)
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlGarlic salt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlOnion powder
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlCurry powder
3 tablespoons 45mlPraline-flavored liqueur*
1   Chopped pecans
  Pecan halves - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

*Or, use any nutty-flavor liqueur, such as Frangelico.

Put cheeses in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour to soften.

Add garlic salt, onion powder, curry powder and liqueur and mix until very well blended.

Cover lightly and put in the refrigerator to set, approximately 30 minutes.

Spread chopped pecans on a large piece of waxed paper. Separate cheese into two 5- to 6-inch balls or one large ball.

Place cheese mixture on nuts, roll gently to cover and shape. Put on a serving dish. Garnish with pecan halves around the edge.

If desired, drizzle 1 tablespoon of praline liqueur over the top for additional flavor.

Chill to set again. Serve at room temperature with a choice of crackers.

Source:
Connie Halliday

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