Herbed Cheese Ball
Looking for a last-minute Easter appetizer? April 17 is also National Cheese Ball Day—and this delicious version serves a crowd.
Brian Woodcock
Toasted pine nuts look lovely on the outside of a creamy, herb-filled cheese ball. You won't have to encourage your guests to dig into this gorgeous holiday appetizer!
Yields:
12
- 16
servings
Total Time:
2
hours
0
mins
Ingredients
8
oz.
goat cheese, at room temperature
8
oz.
cream cheese, at room temperature
1
tbsp.
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1
tbsp.
chopped fresh chives
1
tbsp.
fresh thyme leaves
1
tbsp.
finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2
c.
toasted pine nuts
Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
Directions
- Beat goat cheese, cream cheese, parsley, chives, thyme, and lemon zest with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until slightly firm, about 30 minutes.
- Place pine nuts in a shallow dish. Roll cheese mixture, with slightly wet hands, into a ball. Roll cheeseball in pine nuts to fully coat. Chill until completely firm, 1 to 2 hours. Serve with crackers or bread alongside.
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