Driedfruitballs Recipes

DRIED FRUIT AND NUT BITES

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse dried fruit; transfer to a bowl.
• Pulse nuts and seeds until finely chopped and add to dried fruit with a dash of cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
• Knead together and form 1-inch balls; roll each ball in sesame seeds.

DRIED FRUIT CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine cream cheese and honey; beat until smooth. Stir in cheese and chopped fruit; mix well.
• Form into a ball and roll in chopped nuts. Chill for at least 3 hours.

DRIED FRUIT BALLS

Steps:

• In a food processor, finely chop dates, figs, prunes/apricots and raisins.
• In a medium bowl, mix chopped fruit with nuts and seeds.
• Stir in lemon juice.
• Shape into 1/2-1" balls.
• Roll in coconut.
• Dry in your dehydrator at 135º for 4 to 6 hours, or until crisp on the outside.

MINI CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining ingredients except walnuts; blend well. Refrigerate mixture 30 minutes or until easy to handle. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in chopped walnuts.
• Refrigerate until firm.
• Serve with crackers.
• Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.