1 1/2 cups

pecans

(measured, then toasted and chopped fine)
16 ounces

low-fat cream cheese, softened

(lower fat Neufchatel suggested)
4 ounces

blue cheese

(crumbled)
4 ounces

sharp cheddar cheese

(grated ~ equals 1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon

salt
1

large

lemon, zest of

(save lemon pulp or juice for another purpose)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon

freshly grated

black pepper
8 ounces

chopped

dates
1 1/2 cups

pecans

(if making into balls ~ Toasted and chopped fine)

(optional)