makes 1 large cheeseball | active time: 35 minutes | full time: 12 hours

base ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Pistakio OG pistachio spread

• 8 oz mascarpone cheese, (espresso version if you can find it)

• 6 oz cream cheese, room temp

• 2-3 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1-2 tsp espresso powder (or 1 tbsp espresso or strong coffee)
  

• splash of vanilla

• 1/8 tsp almond extract 

• pinch of salt

for topping + dipping:

• pulsed pistachios for coating

• whole pistachios to mimic threading

• fruit + graham crackers for dipping!

• extra pistakio for dipping 

   

    

instructions:

• simply combine all of your base ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

• transfer mixture to a piece of saran wrap and shape into a football.

• tightly wrap it and place in the fridge for a few hours (overnight for best results).

• when you're ready to assemble, smooth the surface with a spatula and coat with pulsed pistachios.

• wipe the plate clean with a damp paper towel and use whole pistachios to mimic the threading on a football.

• enjoy with your favorite fruit, cookies and graham crackers.

• go team!

 recipe development by @itslivstrong