Pine Nut and Feta Cheese Ball
from https://www.bonappetit.com/, October 2014

Let your cheese ball hang out in the fridge until firm. It will be easier to roll in the nuts.

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
4 ounces feta, crumbled, room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt
¾ cup pine nuts, toasted, chopped
Crackers (for serving)

Process cream cheese, feta, and butter in a food processor until smooth. Pulse in capers, oregano, fennel seeds, and lemon zest; season with salt. Scrape into a small plastic wrap–lined bowl; gather up plastic around cheese, shaping into a ball. Chill until firm, 3–12 hours.

Unwrap cheese ball and roll in pine nuts just before serving. Serve with crackers.

8 servings