Cheese Ball Bites
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Cheese Ball Bites
Description
Cheese Ball Bites start by blending softened cream cheese and mascarpone to form a smooth base. Adding sharp white cheddar introduces depth and a slightly tangy flavor. Salt and pepper adjust seasoning.
The mixture is shaped into small balls, then coated separately in finely chopped pecans, sweet dried cranberries, or a mix of chives and parsley. This variety offers nutty, sweet, and herbal flavor profiles and differing textures.
Chilling the cheese balls before serving firms them up and helps the coatings adhere. These can be made hours ahead, allowing flexibility for entertaining or meal prep.
The notes emphasize finely chopping toppings for better adhesion and recommend removing the balls from the fridge about ten minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce block cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese softened
- 6 ounces White Cheddar Cheese finely grated; sharp
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup pecan regular or candied pecans, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries chopped
- 1/2 cup chives thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese and mascarpone cheese in a bowl; using a mixer or a large spoon, mix until thoroughly combined.
- Add the cheddar cheese and salt and pepper to taste, mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into bite sized cheese balls.
- Place the cranberries and pecans on two plates. Mix together the chives and parsley and put the herbs on a third plate.
- Roll 1/3 of the cheese balls in the pecans, 1/3 in the cranberries and 1/3 in the herbs.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make the cheese balls up to 8 hours ahead; keep covered in the refrigerator.
- Remove from the refrigerator about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
- Finely chop pecans, cranberries, and herbs so they stick well to the cheese balls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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