Make all three flavored balls, or prepare just one or two, adjusting the ingredients accordingly.
Recipe information
Yield
makes three 4-inch cheese balls
Ingredients
Base Recipe
1
3
2
1
5
1
1
Cheddar and Cranberry
8
2
3
Roquefort and Walnut
6
1
2
1
Goat Cheese and Scallions
8
2
1
1
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Preparation
Step 1
Put the butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined. Divide equally among 3 medium bowls.
Step 2
Stir the Cheddar and chutney with the base mixture in the first bowl. Form into a ball. If not using immediately, refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. Roll the cheese ball in the cranberries to coat before serving. Serve with crackers.
Step 3
Stir the Roquefort and shallot with the base mixture in the second bowl; add brandy, if desired. Form into a ball. If not using immediately, refrigerate up to 3 days; freeze up to 1 month. Roll in the walnuts to coat before serving. Serve with chips.
Step 4
Stir the goat cheese and scallions with the base mixture in the remaining bowl. Form into a ball. If not using immediately, refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. Roll in the parsley to coat before serving. Serve with cucumber slices.
