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Cheese Ball Wreath Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 25 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 8 servings (about 8 people)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This festive Cheese Ball Wreath is a perfect Christmas appetizer featuring mini cheese balls made from cream cheese, shredded cheese, and flavorful seasonings. Rolled in colorful toppings like dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and fresh herbs, these bite-sized treats are arranged in a visually stunning wreath shape on a platter, making them ideal for holiday parties. Easy to prepare and delightful to serve with crackers and pretzels, this recipe combines creamy, tangy, and crunchy textures for a crowd-pleasing savory snack.

Ingredients

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Cheese Ball Mixture

  • 2 8-ounce blocks of cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (white cheddar, Monterey Jack, or similar)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Toppings

  • 1 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
  • 1/3 cup fresh herbs, diced (such as parsley, chives, or dill)
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (sage leaves, rosemary, bay leaves, basil leaves)

Instructions

  1. Mix Cheese Base: Using a food processor or electric mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and butter with shredded cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and well combined to create the cheese ball mixture.
  2. Form Mini Cheese Balls: Lightly spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and scoop out portions of the cheese mixture with a small cookie scoop or spoon. Roll each portion into a miniature ball. If the mixture softens too much while shaping, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up.
  3. Prepare Toppings: Spread dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and fresh herbs on shallow plates. Using a food processor to finely chop the cranberries, nuts, and herbs beforehand will make rolling easier and more uniform.
  4. Coat Cheese Balls: Roll each mini cheese ball in one of the prepared toppings, covering the surface evenly with cranberries, nuts, or herbs to create colorful and flavorful bites.
  5. Arrange Wreath: Place the coated mini cheese balls around a round serving platter in the shape of a Christmas wreath. Tuck fresh herb leaves such as sage, rosemary, bay leaves, or basil in between the cheese balls to enhance the decorative wreath effect.
  6. Serve: Provide toothpicks, crackers, and pretzels alongside for easy serving and enjoyment at your holiday gathering.

Notes

  • This appetizer is perfect for holiday parties because of its festive wreath presentation and variety of colorful toppings.
  • Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature to make mixing easier.
  • If the cheese mixture becomes too soft to handle, chilling briefly will help firm it up for rolling.
  • Use a food processor to finely chop toppings for a neater coating on the mini cheese balls.
  • Variations can include different cheese blends or toppings to suit your taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 264 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 13 g
  • Cholesterol: 21 mg

Find it online: https://jmrecipes.com/cheese-ball-wreath-recipe/