This cheese ball is perfect for parties because it’s easy to throw together ahead of time. All the comfort of a cheese ball but with an Asian twist: coconut, lime, ginger, and Sriracha almonds!
A few weeks ago my sister-in-law Sandi complimented me on my French braid. I was grateful but a little confused. “I started braiding my hair like 2 years ago, while living at your house even!”
“Yeah, but I mean, now it actually looks good.” Oh, so you mean that my hair has basically looked like a 4-year-old braided it for the last 2 years?? THANKS Sandi. You tell me now.
Does one genuine compliment today cancel out the two years worth of backhanded compliments you just dealt? PS, In totally unrelated news, I spent the entire morning YouTubing braiding tutorials.
Tomorrow we are headed out to Utah for Eric’s sister’s wedding. Which means that our fridge is purposefully empty. Which means that when I opened it to figure out dinner (way too late) last night, all I could see was a shining, glorious Asian cheese ball, and part of me said to myself, you can’t feed your children cheese for dinner, and then the other part said, it has almonds and carrots, that’s healthy. Dinner, DONE. No regrets.
This cheese ball is the stuff of dreams, guys. I know, I know, cheese balls are hard to take seriously because, well, they’re called cheese balls. Why couldn’t they have gone with cheese spheres? Well whatever, this is the cheese ball to end all cheese balls. Have I made you uncomfortable yet? Cheeseballcheeseballcheeseball
There is coconut cream mixed in, not to be confused with coconut milk. Coconut cream is thicker and solid at room temperature (see note). I love the undertone that the coconut adds. The chopped Sriracha Almonds are the cherry on top! Yes, that’s right, I said Sriracha Almonds. Awesome right?? They are SO good.
Do you guys give up? Or are you thirsty for more?
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Asian Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup coconut cream, *
- 1 green onion
- 2-3 teaspoons ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha, to taste
- lime zest, 1 lime
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- black pepper , to taste
- 1 can Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine cream cheese, coconut cream, onion, ginger, garlic, carrot, salt, Sriracha, lime zest, cilantro, and black pepper.
- When it's all mixed together, spoon the mixture into the center of a large sheet of plastic wrap. Pull up the sides of the plastic and twist, or tie with a twist tie. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Chop the Sriracha Almonds to the level of coarseness that you want them. Chop the cilantro. Spread the chopped nuts on a plate and add the cilantro, mixing it together a little.
- Unwrap the cheese from the plastic. Place the cheese ball on the nuts and cilantro, and flip or roll it to coat the outside with nuts. At this point you can wrap it again to save for later, or serve immediately with crackers.
Notes
Nutrition
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This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. All opinions are my own! Thanks for supporting the brands that keep The Food Charlatan going!
I have been looking for a cheese ball recipe for a while! Tried this and we all love it! I have made it several times and it is now a family and friend favorite!! Thank you!
These almonds quickly became my life after just one bite. On a cheese ball…somebody hold me! This Asian twist is amazing!
I wish I could french braid! Teach me your secrets. :) Cheeseballs are the BOMG DIGGITY.
lmfao i’m sure your kids were extra happy! this post made me laugh!
Cheeseballs are my weakness! And sriracha almonds? Give me all the cheeseball.