Cream Cheese Balls Recipe Dessert Recipes Recipe For Shrimp

SHRIMP CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Set aside.
• Mix cream cheese, liquid smoke, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Stir in the shrimp and 1/2 cup of pecans, mixing until evenly distributed. Roll the mixture into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly firm, about 30 minutes. Mix the parsley with the remaining 1/2 cup of pecans in a bowl. Roll the cheese ball in the parsley mixture until the ball is covered. Cover and refrigerate the cheese ball until completely firm, about 2 hours.

CHEESECAKE BALLS

Steps:

• Use a small cookie scoop or a rounded tablespoon to make balls out of the leftover cheesecake. After you scoop out the balls, roll them in your hands to make the rounds neater. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and insert a lollipop stick in the top of each. Squeeze the cheesecake around the base of each lollipop stick to ensure it will stay put. Pop into the freezer for 1 full hour.
• Set up a double boiler by bringing a medium saucepan of water to a simmer. Place a small bowl over the top, making sure the bottom doesn't touch the water. Add the candy melts to the bowl and stir until smooth and melted. Stir in the vegetable oil until smooth.
• Quickly dip the cheesecake balls into the melted chocolate and twirl to coat. You may need a knife to help cover the balls. Sprinkle the cheesecake balls before the chocolate dries with your choice of chopped candy, peanuts or toffee brickle and place back on the baking sheet. Refrigerate to set up, about 5 minutes.

SHRIMP-CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Place flour in medium bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture is crumbly. Stir in 1 beaten egg until well mixed. Shape into a ball. Divide into 24 balls. Press 1 ball on bottom and up side of each of 24 ungreased small muffin cups, 1 1/4x1 inch.
• Divide shrimp among cups. Sprinkle with cheese. Beat 1 egg and the egg yolk in small bowl. Stir in half-and-half and basil. Spoon about 1 tablespoon egg mixture into each cup.
• Bake about 20 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove from pans to wire rack. Serve immediately.

DESSERT CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy.
• Gradually add sugars and beat until just combined.
• Stir in chocolate chips.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Form cheese into a ball using hand protection (Saran wrap, wax paper, etc).
• Optional- just before serving, roll in additional chocolate chips or nuts of your choice.
• Serve with graham crackers.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL CHEESE BALL APPETIZER

Steps:

• Chop shrimp into small pieces. Mix with cream cheese, onion, and 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce. Form mixture into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
• Mix ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice for sauce together until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
• Unwrap shrimp ball and place on a platter. Pour sauce over top and serve.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE DESSERT BALL - UNIQUE!

Steps:

• Beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
• Gradually add the sugars, mixing just until combined.
• Stir in the chocolate chips.
• Cover in plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Chill for at least 3 hours.
• Just before serving, roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans.
• Serve with graham crackers.