Recipe: Apple & Pear Shaped Cheese Balls ππ
Description:
These delightful creations, while sounding complex, are surprisingly easy to make. It’s an enjoyable experience to sculpt your food before indulging in it! Perfect for a snack or as an appetizer, these cheese balls are both visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup blue cheese
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Paprika (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Lemon leaves (for decoration)
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 160.5
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8.9g
- Cholesterol: 42.8mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Carbohydrates: 0.9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Protein: 7.9g
Keywords:
Fruit, Very Low Carbs, High Protein, Weeknight, No Cook
Instructions:
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Mix Cheeses and Worcestershire Sauce:
In a medium bowl, combine the blue cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and Worcestershire sauce. Use a fork to blend the ingredients together until well combined. -
Chill the Mixture:
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the cheese mixture in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together. -
Divide and Shape:
Once chilled, divide the cheese mixture in half. Shape one half into a ball and place it on a piece of wax paper. -
Coat with Paprika:
Sprinkle another piece of wax paper with paprika. Roll the cheese ball in the paprika until it is thoroughly coated. Mold it into an apple shape. -
Coat with Parmesan Cheese:
Shape the remaining half of the cheese mixture into a ball. In a covered container or large plastic bag, combine the parmesan cheese and a few drops of food coloring. Add the cheese ball to the container and shake gently until it is coated with the parmesan cheese mixture. Mold it into a pear shape. -
Add Stems and Leaves:
Make a small depression in the top of each cheese ball to represent the stem end of the fruit. Insert a piece of cinnamon stick into each depression to resemble the stem. Finally, insert lemon leaves into the tops of the cheese balls for decoration. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Arrange the apple and pear shaped cheese balls on a platter and serve as a delightful and unique appetizer for your guests to enjoy!
Tips:
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some finely chopped nuts or dried fruit into the cheese mixture before shaping.
- Experiment with different coatings such as crushed nuts, herbs, or even bacon bits for a variety of flavors and textures.
- If you’re short on time, you can speed up the chilling process by placing the cheese mixture in the freezer for about 1-2 hours instead of refrigerating it overnight.
Bon AppΓ©tit! π§ππ
