Updated Cheese Ball Trio Recipe

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• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature (675g)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (30ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (2g)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (1g)
• 1/4 cup minced fresh chives (about .25 ounces; 7g)
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• 1/3 of base mixture (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 8 ounces fresh goat cheese (225g)
• 3/4 cup assorted fresh herbs such as chives, mint, basil, and parsley, finely minced (175ml)
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest (10ml)
• Coarsely ground black pepper
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• 1/3 of the base mixture (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 8 ounces crumbled blue cheese (225g)
• 2/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped (about 4 ounces; 115g)
• 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds (about 2 ounces; 55g)
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• 1/3 of the base mixture (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese (225g)
• 10 small sun-dried tomatoes (about 2 ounces; 55g)
• 1 cup toasted pine nuts (about 6 ounces; 170g)

1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the chives and process again until just combined. Remove from the food processor and divide into thirds.
2. : Add 1/3 of base mixture to the bowl of a clean food processor. Add goat cheese and process until smooth and well-combined. Transfer mixture to a sealable container and refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer mixture to the center of a large sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap the cheese firmly in the plastic wrap and use your hands to mold into a sphere. Place the plastic-wrapped ball back in the refrigerator and chill until firm again, about 1 hour.
3. Combine herbs, lemon zest, and plenty of ground black pepper on a large plate. Remove the goat cheese ball from the plastic wrapping and roll it in the chopped herbs until fully coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. : Add 1/3 of base mixture to the bowl of a clean food processor. Add blue cheese and process until smooth and well-combined. Transfer mixture to a sealable container and refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer mixture to the center of a large sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap the cheese firmly in the plastic wrap and use your hands to mold into a sphere. Place the plastic-wrapped ball back in the refrigerator and chill until firm again, about 1 hour.
5. Combine chopped walnuts and pomegranate seeds on a large plate. Remove the blue cheese ball from the plastic wrapping and roll it in the chopped nuts until fully coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
6. : Add 1/3 of base mixture to the bowl of a clean food processor. Add feta and sun-dried tomatoes and process until smooth and well-combined. Transfer mixture to a sealable container and refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer mixture to the center of a large sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap the cheese firmly in the plastic wrap and use your hands to mold into a sphere. Place the plastic-wrapped ball back in the refrigerator and chill until firm again, about 1 hour.
7. Spread toasted pine nuts on a large plate. Remove the feta cheese ball from the plastic wrapping and roll it in the chopped nuts until fully coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
8. Serve cheese balls with chips, pita, crostini, crackers, pretzels, or vegetables.

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Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/12/cheese-ball-trio-updated-retro-recipe-appetizer.html (may not work)