Crispy Biltong Cream Cheese Balls are irresistible bite-sized treats that combine the creamy goodness of full-fat cream cheese with the savoury flavours of finely chopped lean beef biltong. Seasoned with paprika, chilli flakes, salt, and pepper, the cream cheese mixture is formed into balls and coated with a crispy panko breadcrumb coating. These balls are then fried to a golden perfection, resulting in a satisfying crunch with a creamy center. Served with a creamy avocado dip made with ripe avocado, sour cream, lemon zest, and juice, these biltong cream cheese balls are perfect as appetizers or party snacks that will impress your guests.
Prep time 25 minutes
Cooking time 15 minutes
Serves 20
Ingredients
Directions
Ingredients
For the Balls:
500 g full fat cream cheese
125 ml (1/2 cup) Clove and Cleaver Sliced Lean Beef Biltong, finely chopped
15 ml (1 Tbsp) paprika
10 ml (2 tsp) chilli flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste
125 ml (1/2 cup) flour
2 eggs, beaten
250 ml (1 cup) panko bread crumbs
Oil for frying
For the Dip:
1 ripe avocado
80 ml (1/3 cup) sour cream
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
For the Balls:
Combine the cream cheese, biltong, paprika, and chilli flakes in a mixing bowl, season to taste. Use the cream cheese mixture to form the biltong balls (slightly smaller than a golf ball).
Place the flour, egg, and bread crumbs in separate bowls, in that order to make the dusting a little simpler.
Lightly dust each biltong ball with flour, then cover with egg before dusting with the panko bread crumbs.
Heat oil in a frying pan, then fry the crumbed biltong balls until golden brown. Drain on a kitchen towel.
Remember to always season food coming out of the fryer.
For the Dip:
Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth and season to taste.
Alternatively, simply whisk all the ingredients in a bowl.
Additional Notes
Tip: Let the balls stand in the fridge overnight before you fry.
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