Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Delight

The vegan Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Delight is a unique and fun recipe to prepare. Vegans will not feel guilty of having such a recipe since there are no dairy ingredients, and all the components are plant-based. 45 minutes will be the time you will require to prepare this recipe. Looking at the ingredient and equipment list, you will notice that both lists are not complicated to follow. It is very simple and easy. The flavor of this vegan Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Delight is delicious, and it becomes creamy as well. For this recipe, we will be making one big cheese ball out of all the ingredients.

STATS:

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook duration: Nil
• Chilling duration: 30 minutes
• Total time: 45 minutes
• Course: Appetizer
• Diet: Vegan
• Portion size: 2 tablespoons
• Caloric count: 960 kcal
• Serving: 8 servings
• Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

• Plastic wrap
• Plate
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Spoon
• Mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS:

• One cup vegan cream cheese
• ¼ cup finely chopped dill pickles
• Two tbsp pickle juice
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
• Half tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• Quarter tsp black pepper
• ⅛ tsp salt (optional)
• Half cup pecans (finely chopped)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

VEGAN CREAM CHEESE:

• This will act as the main filling in the cheeseball, which will make the overall snack smooth. The creamy element will also come along with the addition of cream cheese. As this recipe is vegan, we will be using the vegan cream cheese. The basic shape of the ball comes along as well. If you need an alternative for this, try using salt + lemon juice + blended soaked cashews.

DILL PICKLES:

• These are also the main ingredients, as the name of the recipe shows. The taste that dill pickles will add will be salty. Tanginess also comes along with their addition. Be sure that you chop them neatly so that they can combine in the mix properly. You can also try fermented cucumbers as an alternative.

PICKLE JUICE:

• You will not require the use of oil when using pickle juice, as it will also provide moisture to the dish. The overall pickle flavor will also get better with the use of pickle juice. Lemon juice can also work fine in place of this component.

NUTRITIONAL YEAST:

• Nutritional yeast naturally contains protein, and it will make the taste of the overall snack savory. If you need an alternative for this product, try using white miso paste in a lesser amount.

FRESH DILL:

• Adding dill can easily maintain the over-deep feeling of this snack, and it can improve the fresh feeling as well. Dried dill can also work in place of fresh dill; be sure to utilize half of it.

ONION & GARLIC POWDER:

• Blending becomes easy with the use of powdered versions of both garlic and onion. The taste of the dish will become better with the use of these components. You can try using the fresh ones as well, but be sure that you mince them properly.

PECANS:

• We will use pecans for the coating of the cheese ball to create a crunchy exterior. Almonds and walnuts can also work okay as an alternative.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. For making this recipe, you will first need a mixing bowl.
2. Then include all of the components in it except the pecans.
3. Taste the mixture and then include the salt as well if you feel it needs it.
4. Properly combine everything and create a single ball from that mixture.
5. Place the chopped pecans onto a plate.
6. Start rolling the ball in the chopped pecans evenly.
7. After you have completely covered the ball with pecans, wrap it up.
8. Refrigerate the wrapped ball for only 30 minutes, and then you can enjoy it.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Flatbread will go well with this appetizer.
• You can have this cheese ball along with some cucumbers as well.
• Utilize this dish as a spread for toast.

TIPS:

• You can try refrigerating the ball before you cover it with pecans if it is very soft.
• For the pecans to stick to the ball properly, you need to chop them neatly.
• You can include salt in the mixture if you feel the need to.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• You need to wrap the ball and then place it inside a sealed vessel to refrigerate for only 5 days max.

FREEZER:

• You should not put the ball in the freezer because its consistency will change.

FAQs:

What if I do not coat the ball with pecans immediately?

• It is fine for you to coat the ball with pecans after chilling.

Will this recipe become spicy?

• The level of spiciness will become mild for this snack.

Do I need to bake this ball?

• Baking is not a part of this recipe, as you just need to mix all the ingredients, make a ball, cover with chopped pecans, and wrap it up to chill.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calcium: 60 grams

Potassium: 120 g

Calories: 120 kcal

Net carbs: 3 grams

Total carbs: 5 g

Fiber: 2 grams

Protein: 4 g

Iron: 1.4 g

Sodium: 310 grams

Vitamin A: 450 IU