How to Make Honey Balls Italian Dessert

Italian Fried Cheese Balls

Once all the balls are covered with honey and nuts, place on a large platter and form into a wreath shape.

Recipe Summary Italian Fried Cheese Balls

The cheese balls are actually a mixture of pecan meal, bread crumbs, cheese, and eggs. After frying, they are smothered in a tomato sauce, and baked to perfection. Uncooked cheese balls can be frozen for later use.

Ingredients | Honey Balls Italian Dessert

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup dried bread crumbs

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (Optional)

1 cup eggs, beaten

1 onion, chopped

2 cups vegetable oil for frying

1 cup tomato juice

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese (Optional)

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together pecans, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, and onion. Shape into golf ball size balls.

Heat oil in an electric deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 365 degrees F ( 170 degrees C). Add cheese balls to hot oil, and fry until brown. Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature. Transfer to an 8 inch square baking pan.

In a medium bowl, mix together tomato juice, tomato soup, and cumin. Cover cheese balls with sauce. Sprinkle additional cheese on top, if desired.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Info | Honey Balls Italian Dessert

Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

TAG : Italian Fried Cheese Balls

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Images of Honey Balls Italian Dessert

Honey Balls Italian Dessert - Born in naples, struffoli have been spread out quickly into the southern italian cuisines with some little crispy honey balls with a tender heart seasoned with candied fruit, and sugar decorations.