Mini Cheese Ball Wreath
Festive, fun, and full of flavor, this Mini Cheese Ball Wreath is the ultimate holiday party starter. Each bite-sized cheese ball is rolled in colorful toppings like herbs, pecans, and dried berries for a merry mix of texture and taste. Arranged in a wreath and garnished with fresh greenery, it’s a make-ahead appetizer that brings instant holiday cheer to the table.
Recipe - Maud #707
Mini Cheese Ball Wreath
Prep Time60 Minutes
Servings48
0Ingredients
4 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
4 Tbs salted butter, softened
3 cups shredded cheese (white cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt
fresh herbs (rosemary, tarragon, sage, bay leaves), for garnish
assorted crackers, for serving
2 cups Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries, finely chopped
2 cups dried raspberries, finely chopped
2 cups pecans, finely chopped
2/3 cup fresh herbs, finely chopped (parsley, chives, thyme, dill, tarragon)
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with Simply Done® Parchment Paper.
- Using a food processor, beat the cream cheese, butter, shredded cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and salt until smooth.
- Lightly coat your hands with nonstick spray. Scoop the mixture, and roll into balls. (Use a cookie scoop for uniform size.) If the mixture becomes too soft, chill briefly to firm it up.
- Place the toppings in shallow dishes. Roll the balls in the toppings until evenly coated. Arrange on a round platter in a wreath shape. Tuck the herbs around the edges for greenery.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with assorted crackers.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1 ball without toppings): Calories: 160, Fat: 13 g (6 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 30 mg, Sodium: 210 mg, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 3 g.
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Directions
- Line a baking sheet with Simply Done® Parchment Paper.
- Using a food processor, beat the cream cheese, butter, shredded cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and salt until smooth.
- Lightly coat your hands with nonstick spray. Scoop the mixture, and roll into balls. (Use a cookie scoop for uniform size.) If the mixture becomes too soft, chill briefly to firm it up.
- Place the toppings in shallow dishes. Roll the balls in the toppings until evenly coated. Arrange on a round platter in a wreath shape. Tuck the herbs around the edges for greenery.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with assorted crackers.
