Description
These cheesy bites blend the rich flavors of cream cheese, mascarpone, and sharp cheddar, making them a perfect appetizer for any gathering. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they’re a hit with cheese lovers and perfect for sharing at a party!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 8 ounce block cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese softened
- 6 ounces finely grated sharp white cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans regular or candied pecans
- 3/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced chives
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese and mascarpone in a bowl; mix until smooth.
- Incorporate sharp cheddar cheese along with salt and pepper; blend well.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Arrange cranberries and pecans on separate plates. Mix chives and parsley on another plate.
- Coat one third of the cheese balls in pecans, another third in cranberries, and the last third in herbs.
- Chill until serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize coatings with your favorite nuts or dried fruits.
For a festive touch, add additional herbs or spices as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg