Green Goddess, Pistachio, and Goat Cheese Ball

By LRay

Bon Appetit, October 2014, page 18.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories (kcal) 190 Fat (g) 17 Saturated Fat (g) 8 Cholesterol (mg) 45 Carbohydrates (g) 5 Dietary Fiber (g) 2 Total Sugars (g) 1 Protein (g) 7 Sodium (mg) 190

Ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 4 anchovy fillets
• 1 cup watercress leaves
• 1/4 cup mixed tender herb leaves (such as mint, parsley, tarragon and/or cilantro)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• Kosher salt
• 3/4 cup pistachios, toasted, chopped
• Crackers (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1

Process cream cheese, goat cheese, and butter in a food processor until smooth. Pulse in anchovies, watercress, herbs, and chives; season with salt. Scrape mixture into a small plastic wrap–lined bowl; gather plastic around cheese, using your hands to shape into a ball. Chill until firm, 3–12 hours.

Just before serving, unwrap cheese ball and roll in pistachios. Serve with crackers.