Ingredients

4 ounces blue cheese
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups dates, finely chopped
Basil leaves, washed and patted dry
Assorted crackers, for serving

Directions

In a food processor fitted with a metal blade,
combine blue cheese and cream cheese. Process until smooth and blended. Transfer to air-tight container and
chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Once chilled, form cheese into 6 even sized balls and roll each blue cheese ball in chopped dates. Serve
cheese set on clean basil leaves. Arrange on a platter or cheese board with assorted crackers.