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Pistachio-Sesame Cheese Ball

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Pistachio cheeseball on plate with crudite and crostini.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne, Prop Styling by Gerri K. Williams

This appetizer is ready in 10 minutes and practically guaranteed to make everyone smile. Boursin is the move since it is well seasoned and packed with flavor, so all you need to worry about is a bit of exterior zhuzhing.

What you’ll need

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4–6 servings

Ingredients

¼ cup raw pistachios
1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Pinch of kosher salt
1 5.2-oz. package Boursin cheese
Crostini, crackers, or crudités (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toast ¼ cup raw pistachios in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop.

    Step 2

    Mix pistachios, 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds, a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of kosher salt on a plate or in a shallow bowl to combine.

    Step 3

    Pat one 5.2-oz. package Boursin cheese into a ball and roll in pistachio mixture to coat. Transfer cheese ball to a platter and serve with crostini, crackers, or crudités.

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