Date & Blue Cheese - Cheese Ball Recipe

• 16 oz cream cheese (bar style), at room temperature
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, at room temperature
• 1 tbsp reduced-fat buttermilk
• 3 tbsp minced Medjool dates (5 to 6 pitted dates)
• 1 tbsp minced shallots
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp kosher or sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped lightly toasted walnuts

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