Blue Cheese Balls
Blue Cheese Balls couldn’t be simpler to make with blue cheese and cream cheese then coated in dried fruit and nuts. This savory and creamy appetizer is great for holiday parties, entertaining, and game day snacks.
Servings 14 servings
Calories 99kcal
Ingredients
- 7 ounces Cambozola blue cheese
- 5 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans
- 1/3 cup dried blueberries
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Trim the rind off of the blue cheese.
- Mix the blue cheese and cream cheese together. This can be done by hand, in a food processor, or with a hand mixer.
- Chop together the pecans, blueberries, and cranberries until finely chopped. Place the chopped fruits and nuts in a shallow bowl.
- Using a cookie dough scoop, scoop the cheese mixture, and drop the balls one at a time into the chopped fruit and nut mixture. Roll the cheese balls in the dried fruit mixture, and place them on a parchment paper lined tray.
- Balls can be served right away, or place them in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
- If they’ve been refrigerated, let them sit on the counter for 15 to 20 minutes before serving, so the cheese softens.
Notes
To toast pecans in the oven, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet, preheat the oven to 350° F, and bake for 5–10 minutes. I like to bake them in my counter top toaster oven. Remove the pecans once they are lightly golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool on a separate baking sheet to prevent continued cooking from the residual heat.
Recipe makes 7 medium balls, 14 mini balls, or one large ball.
Cambozola cheese typically lasts for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator after it's been opened; always be sure to check the sell by date for more indicators of how long it will last. To maximize freshness, wrap the balls tightly in wax paper or parchment paper, and store them in an airtight container to prevent drying out.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 0.2mg
