Ricotta And Gorgonzola Cheese Ball Recipe

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Ricotta And Gorgonzola Cheese Ball
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Directions:

  1. Line a collander with cheesecloth.
  2. Meanwhile boil peeled garlic for 20 minutes and
  3. Drain well.
  4. Mince garlic.
  5. Beat ricotta smooth and stir in the gorgonzola till smooth.
  6. Beat in cream with the salt and minced garlic to the mixture.
  7. Dampen another large piece of cheesecloth and line with 2 sage leaves in center.
  8. Spoon cheese mixture over sage and form into a ball.
  9. Tie ends of cloth together, pressing gently to reshape.
  10. Place in the cheesecloth lined colander and place over a bowl to drain.
  11. Chill for 24 hours.
  12. Unmold cheese onto a platter and stud with walnuts.
  13. Serve sage side up.
  14. Allow to stand 1 hour before serving with assorted breads and crackers
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 183.54 Kcal (768 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.39g 25%
Cholesterol 45.64mg 15%
Sodium 445.44mg 19%
Potassium 105.82mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.22g 1%
Sugars 0.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.37g 1%
Protein 7.66g 15%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 147.5mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 288.5 Kcal (1208 kJ)
Calories from fat 231.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.77g 25%
Cholesterol 71.74mg 15%
Sodium 700.16mg 19%
Potassium 166.34mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.49g 1%
Sugars 0.31g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 1%
Protein 12.03g 15%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 231.9mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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