The Perfect Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: The Perfect Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 1/2 cups walnuts; 12 ounces (1 1/2 packages) cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons white balsamic or white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper; 1 cup finely shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded gruyere; 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped chives; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped dill; Crackers, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 1/2 cups walnuts
12 ounces (1 1/2 packages) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons white balsamic or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1 cup finely shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded gruyere
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped chives
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped dill
Crackers, for serving

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0 F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, mix together maple syrup, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the walnuts and toss to coat. Pour the nuts onto the parchment lined sheet tray and roast for 8 minutes or until nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant. Set aside to cool. Once cool, roughly chop the nuts.
3
In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the cream cheese, vinegar, and horseradish until smooth. Season with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Then, add in all the cheese and herbs and mix until just combined. Place the mixture onto a big sheet of plastic wrap in a big mound. Fold the excess plastic wrap over the mound and form into a ball. Place in the fridge the firm up for at least an hour.
4
When you're ready to serve, remove the cheese ball from the fridge for 20 minutes to soften a bit. Roll the cheese ball in the nuts to coat. Serve with crackers.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, 1 1/2 cups walnuts, and more.

Yes, The Perfect Cheese Ball falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Perfect Cheese Ball

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