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Ingredients
Special equipment:
Step 1
Process 4 ounces room-temperature cream cheese, 4 ounces room-temperature feta, crumbled, and 2 tablespoons room-temperature unsalted butter in a food processor until smooth. Pulse in 2 tablespoons capers, 2 tablespoons oregano leaves, 2 teaspoons toasted fennel seeds, and 1 teaspoon finely grated 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, 3-12 hours.
Step 2
Unwrap cheese ball and roll in 3/4 cup chopped toasted pine nuts just before serving. Serve with crackers.
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Reviews (4)
Back to TopIf you like feta, this is for you! I agree with previous comments.....don't use the extra salt. Fast, easy and can be made a day ahead.
Anonymous
Washington, DC
12/18/2016
Excellent and so easy! Don't add salt -- Feta and capers provide plenty. For best results, toast pine nuts in the oven.
Anonymous
Washington, DC
7/25/2016
It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either.
rhovland
San Diego
12/15/2015
Excellent. I thought the fennel seeds would be out of place but they provid ed a subtle undertone that was interesting and delicious.I will be taking this appetizer to many holiday parties coming up!
Anonymous
minneapolis
11/9/2014
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