Crispy Biltong Cream Cheese Balls
https://foodloversmarket.co.za/recipes/crispy-biltong-cream-cheese-balls/
Crispy Biltong Cream Cheese Balls are irresistible bite-sized treats that combine the creamy goodness of full-fat cream cheese with the savoury flavours of finely chopped lean beef biltong. Seasoned with paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper, the cream cheese mixture is formed into balls and coated with a crispy panko breadcrumb coating. These balls are then fried to a golden perfection, resulting in a satisfying crunch with a creamy center. Served with a creamy avocado dip made with ripe avocado, sour cream, lemon zest, and juice, these biltong cream cheese balls are perfect as appetizers or party snacks that will impress your guests.
Cooking Methods
- Pan-Fry
Serves
20Prep Time
25 minutesCooking Time
15 minutesIngredients
For the Balls:
- 500 g full fat cream cheese
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) Clove and Cleaver Sliced Lean Beef Biltong, finely chopped
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) paprika
- 10 ml (2 tsp) chilli flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 250 ml (1 cup) panko bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
For the Dip:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) sour cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
For the Balls:
- Combine the cream cheese, biltong, paprika, and chilli flakes in a mixing bowl, season to taste. Use the cream cheese mixture to form the biltong balls (slightly smaller than a golf ball).
- Place the flour, egg, and bread crumbs in separate bowls, in that order to make the dusting a little simpler.
- Lightly dust each biltong ball with flour, then cover with egg before dusting with the panko bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan, then fry the crumbed biltong balls until golden brown. Drain on a kitchen towel.
- Remember to always season food coming out of the fryer.
- Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth and season to taste.
- Alternatively, simply whisk all the ingredients in a bowl.
