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Description
A festive and flavorful cheese ball featuring the sweet and tart combination of cranberries and walnuts with the rich, nutty flavor of Gouda cheese.
Ingredients
- 250 g (8 oz) softened plain cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded old / sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded gouda cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (divided)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries (divided)
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp minced chives
- 2 tbsp cranberry wine / red wine mustard
Instructions
- To a bowl add softened cream cheese, shredded white cheddar cheese, shredded gouda cheese, ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts, ¼ cup finely chopped dried cranberries, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, minced chives and cranberry wine mustard. Mix well to combine.
- Put the cheese mixture into the fridge for 10-15 minutes – this will help make it easier to shape into a cheese ball.
- To a plate add the remaining finely chopped walnuts and finely chopped dried cranberries.
- Remove the cheese ball from the fridge and use your hands to form the mixture into a ball.
- Roll the cheeseball in the walnuts and dried cranberries until evenly coated.
- Place the cheeseball into the fridge again for at least 15 minutes or until ready to serve (up to one day).
- Take out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving and enjoy with your favourite crackers or crostini!
Notes
- For a smoother coating, ensure the walnuts and cranberries are finely chopped.
- The cheese ball can be made up to one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Allow the cheese ball to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor and texture.