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Ingredients
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8 ounces
cream cheese, softened
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3 tablespoons
butter, softened
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1 tablespoon
soy sauce
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1 tablespoon
mayonnaise
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1/2
sheet nori (dried seaweed)
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1 teaspoon
togarashi, plus more for garnish
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Sea salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
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Black and white sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions
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In a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a spatula, whip the cream cheese and butter together until fully incorporated.
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Add the soy sauce, mayonnaise, nori, togarashi, and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly, and turn onto a sheet of plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or at least until the cream cheese mixture is firm to the touch.
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Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator, and shape into a ball.
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On a baking sheet, spread out the sesame seeds and additional togarashi and roll the cheese ball in them so that it is fully covered. Serve with crisp cucumbers and crackers.
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