Wasabi Ginger Cheese Ball

A Cheese Ball is a great appetizer to have at a party but why have a boring one? Check out my Wasabi Ginger Cheese Ball that is a spicy Asian version of a classic!

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Course: Savory Cheese Balls

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: servings

Author: Jennifer

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
1/2 teaspoon white pepper ground
1 teaspoon ginger ground or fresh minced
2 tablespoon ponzu sauce
2 teaspoons wasabi sauce prepared
2 tablespoons white and black sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

With a hand mixer (or stand mixer) cream together the cream cheese and mozzarella cheese until combined.
Add the white pepper, ginger, 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi sauce, and ponzu sauce.
Mix together to incorporate fully.
Mold into a ball.
Wrap in plastic wrap.
Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Overnight is best.
When ready to serve, unwrap the cheese ball.
Brush the cheese ball with prepared 1/2 teaspoon wasabi sauce.
Roll in a mixture of black and white toasted sesame seeds.
Serve with rice crackers!

Notes

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