Green Goddess, Pistachio, and Goat Cheese Ball

anchovy cilantro cream cheese goat cheese herb mint parsley party pistachio snack condiment/spread tarragon watercress cocktail

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

4 anchovy fillets

1 cup watercress leaves

¼ cup mixed tender herb leaves (such as mint, parsley, tarragon and/or cilantro)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Kosher salt

¾ cup pistachios, toasted, chopped

Crackers (for serving)

Method

Process cream cheese, goat cheese, and butter in a food processor until smooth. Pulse in anchovies, watercress, herbs, and chives; season with salt. Scrape mixture into a small plastic wrap–lined bowl; gather plastic around cheese, using your hands to shape into a ball. Chill until firm, 3–12 hours.

Just before serving, unwrap cheese ball and roll in pistachios. Serve with crackers.