Smoked Trout Spread or Cream Cheese Fish Balls

3 oz. smoked trout (skinned and boned), flaked
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard, to taste
1 large minced or crushed garlic clove
½ tsp. dill weed
¼  tsp. white pepper, to taste
8 oz. organic cream cheese

(optional: ¼ C unsalted sprouted pumpkin seeds, minced)

Instructions

1. Mix the lemon juice with the mustard, garlic, dill, and white pepper.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
3. To serve as a spread:
   1. Transfer to a small serving dish. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for later use.
4. To make into balls:
   1. Use a small cookie baller to make small balls
   2. Roll the balls in minced pumpkin seeds.
   3. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
5. Keeps for 6 days, or freeze indefinitely.