Toasted pine nuts coat this herbed feta cheese ball. Make ahead and chill to allow the flavors of capers, oregano and fennel seed to mingle.
4
ounces cream cheese, room temperature
4
ounces feta, crumbled, room temperature
2
tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2
tablespoons capers
2
tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
2
teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted
1
teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
Kosher salt
3/4
cup pine nuts, toasted, chopped
Crackers, for serving
Process cream cheese, feta, and butter in a food processor until smooth. Pulse in capers, oregano, fennel seeds, and lemon zest. Season with salt. Scrape into a small plastic wrap–lined bowl. Gather up plastic around cheese, shaping into a ball. Chill until firm, 3 to 12 hours. Unwrap cheese ball and roll in pine nuts just before serving. Serve with crackers.
