Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
120 Min
Serves
28 balls
These mini cheese balls are the perfect holiday appetizer! Made with Tillamook Sharp Cheddar, pears, and rosemary, they are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
8 ozTillamook Original Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread, room temperature
1 cupTillamook Reserve Extra Sharp White Cheddar, shredded
½ cupTillamook Reserve Extra Sharp Cheddar, shredded
½ cup Dried pear, chopped fine
2 tsp Fresh rosemary, chopped fine
3 tbsp Mascarpone
1 tsp Honey
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Pepper
1 cup Finely chopped hazelnuts
Tools
Mixer
Small bowl
1 tbsp Scoop
Directions
In the bowl of a mixer, using a paddle attachment, gently stir the cream cheese until smooth. Turn the mixer off. Add in the cheese, dried pear, rosemary, mascarpone, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix again until just combined. Place in a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until firm.
Using a 1 tbsp size scoop or spoon, scoop out a ball of the cheese mix, place in a bowl with the chopped hazelnuts, and roll it around to coat each side. Press the nuts in gently with your hands, if needed. Place the ball on a tray and continue with the remaining cheese until all are covered.
