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Gallery Flavored Cheese Balls Recipe Summary Servings: 10 Yield: Makes three 4-inch cheese balls

Ingredients Base Recipe 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 3 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 5 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper Cheddar and Cranberry 8 ounces sharp orange cheddar cheese, finely shredded 2 tablespoons store-bought chutney 3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped Water crackers, for serving Roquefort and Walnut 6 ounces Roquefort cheese 1 shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon) 2 teaspoons brandy (optional) 1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped Vegetable chips (such as Terra Chips Sweets & Beets), for serving Goat Cheese and Scallions 8 ounces goat cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions 1/3 cup fresh curly-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 English cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, for serving

Cook’s Notes If not using immediately, refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.

Gallery Flavored Cheese Balls

Recipe Summary Servings: 10 Yield: Makes three 4-inch cheese balls

Flavored Cheese Balls

Flavored Cheese Balls

Flavored Cheese Balls

Recipe Summary Servings: 10 Yield: Makes three 4-inch cheese balls

Recipe Summary

Servings: 10 Yield: Makes three 4-inch cheese balls

Servings: 10

Yield: Makes three 4-inch cheese balls

10

Makes three 4-inch cheese balls

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 3 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 5 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

  • 8 ounces sharp orange cheddar cheese, finely shredded 2 tablespoons store-bought chutney 3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped Water crackers, for serving

  • 6 ounces Roquefort cheese 1 shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon) 2 teaspoons brandy (optional) 1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped Vegetable chips (such as Terra Chips Sweets & Beets), for serving

  • 8 ounces goat cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions 1/3 cup fresh curly-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 English cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, for serving

Directions

Put 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 1 Stir cheddar cheese and chutney with base mixture in the first bowl. Form into a ball. Roll cheese ball in cranberries to coat before serving. Serve with crackers.

Stir cheddar cheese and chutney with base mixture in the first bowl. Form into a ball. Roll cheese ball in cranberries to coat before serving. Serve with crackers.

  • Step 1 Stir blue cheese and shallot with base mixture in second bowl; add brandy, if desired. Form into a ball. Roll in walnuts to coat before serving. Serve with chips.

Stir blue cheese and shallot with base mixture in second bowl; add brandy, if desired. Form into a ball. Roll in walnuts to coat before serving. Serve with chips.

  • Step 1 Stir goat cheese and scallions with base mixture in remaining bowl. Form into a ball. Roll in parsley to coat before serving. Serve with cucumber slices.

Stir goat cheese and scallions with base mixture in remaining bowl. Form into a ball. Roll in parsley to coat before serving. Serve with cucumber slices.

Cook’s Notes If not using immediately, refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.

Cook’s Notes

If not using immediately, refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.

Reviews (27)

 Add Rating & Review     410 Ratings   5 star values:        102    4 star values:        116    3 star values:        120    2 star values:        56    1 star values:        16

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Add Rating & Review     410 Ratings   5 star values:        102    4 star values:        116    3 star values:        120    2 star values:        56    1 star values:        16

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410 Ratings 5 star values: 102 4 star values: 116 3 star values: 120 2 star values: 56 1 star values: 16

410 Ratings 5 star values: 102 4 star values: 116 3 star values: 120 2 star values: 56 1 star values: 16

410 Ratings 5 star values: 102 4 star values: 116 3 star values: 120 2 star values: 56 1 star values: 16

  • 5 star values: 102 4 star values: 116 3 star values: 120 2 star values: 56 1 star values: 16

    Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 5 stars       11/11/2019   I made all 3 last year. This year they are the most requested thing for me to bring. Very, very tasty!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 5 stars       10/24/2014   I have made this recipe several times for various events - holidays, parties, book clubs, etc. - and they always get rave reviews. There's something for everyone in the flavor combos and it looks very impressive on a platter. Thank you Martha!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/23/2012   I made all three and they were fantastic! The only changes I made was skipping the butter and using reduced fat cheeses. My guests had no idea and still raved about them! The trick is to let the cheeses soften before mixing and they will blend beautifully. Wrap them in plastic wrap and let chill overnight to harden, then form into balls in the plastic and roll in the topping right before serving. I couldn't find beet chips so used sweet potato instead. Delicious and festive!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/29/2010   The cheddar and cranberry cheese ball came out fantastically and was a hit this holiday! I'm making it again for NYE. Very easy to make as well!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/10/2010   I made all of these as instructed and they came out great. I didn't have a problem with them melting at all. The chutney cheddar one was fantastic -- I used an onion apple chutney and it was perfect with the cheddar and cranberries.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/27/2010   I made all three of these . I divided each cheese ball recipe into thirds, (making 9 total) ,which meant that I used one set for a party the next day and froze the next six. They all have a great taste and I love the variety of things to spread the different cheese mixtures on. However, the only one that actually stayed in a ball was the cheddar-chutney-cranberry ball. The goat cheese one tasted great, but was incredibly soft and more or less melted, the roquefort one turned into soup!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/26/2010   I made these and they were really easy and perfect. They were large, as noted below the size of a grapefruit, not 4 inches as noted in the recipe. I would try and not use the butter and the cranberry needed a little extra something but not sure what. Hint?  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/26/2010   Great recipe, makes 3 "softball" sized cheeseballs. Easy to make and a hit with the party!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/26/2009   I made these for a Christmas party. Next time I would skip adding the butter- a bit more spices were needed - but quite yummy  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/23/2009   This has become a family tradition for Thanksgiving appetizers in my family. I have made it for the past 3 years now and everyone looks forward to it. A real crowd pleaser--thanks!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       02/23/2009   Highly recommend the goat cheese ball with cucumber. Mine was a little soft, so next time I'll either add a little more butter or give myself more time to refrigerate it. It went over really well even as more of a dip, rather than a ball.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       01/06/2009   I made these for a xmas party, and guests loved them. The three balls provide a nice variety of colors, textures, and flavors. They turned out much larger than I expected - each about the size of a grapefruit (cranberry cheddar was larger than the other two). Festive and yummy.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/25/2008   These were served last night and now here I am for the recipe! Absolutely delicious and they were VERY pretty!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/23/2008   All three were great! They were a big hit at my Christmas cocktail party. My favorite is the Cheddar cranberry cheeseball.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/17/2008   I can't wait to try the goat cheese ball with cucumber. Yum!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/12/2008   I've made these several times since the recipe was first published and they were always a hit! Yes, they do feed a lot of people. I froze what I didn't use and then thawed it and ate it a couple of weeks later. Still delicious!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/09/2008   this is a cheesy idea.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/26/2008   Love this! Very easy to make them and they all were really good!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/22/2008   I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Not difficult, but does require a lot of dishes to make. Everyone had a favorite cheese ball. . .I highly recommend this for holiday parties. I would also say it would feed more than 8-10. We had 8 people and I had over 1/2 of each ball left.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       02/03/2008   Made only the goat cheese ball and it was a huge hit! Yummy! My brother asked why I had cucumbers with it instead of crackers and I told him to just try it. His face said it all...  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       01/28/2008   I made the cheese balls 'bite size' and everyone liked them. just pop one into mouith and chew.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       01/02/2008   I've been making a super-simple version of this (that can be made lower fat) for years. Just mix two packages low-fat cream cheese or neufchatel with chopped green peppers, chopped pimento, garlic, and a little salt. Roll in chopped walnuts and you're done. My vegetarian daughter loves it!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/27/2007   very tasty and easy  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/27/2007   it is very tasty and easy everybody liked it  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       12/26/2007   I made this for my family's Christmas party and it was a huge hit! They especially liked the cheddar cranberry one.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       11/25/2007   excellent idea

    Martha Stewart Member

    Rating: 5 stars 11/11/2019

I made all 3 last year. This year they are the most requested thing for me to bring. Very, very tasty!

Rating: 5 stars

Rating: 5 stars 10/24/2014

I have made this recipe several times for various events - holidays, parties, book clubs, etc. - and they always get rave reviews. There’s something for everyone in the flavor combos and it looks very impressive on a platter. Thank you Martha!

Rating: Unrated 12/23/2012

I made all three and they were fantastic! The only changes I made was skipping the butter and using reduced fat cheeses. My guests had no idea and still raved about them! The trick is to let the cheeses soften before mixing and they will blend beautifully. Wrap them in plastic wrap and let chill overnight to harden, then form into balls in the plastic and roll in the topping right before serving. I couldn’t find beet chips so used sweet potato instead. Delicious and festive!

Rating: Unrated

Rating: Unrated 12/29/2010

The cheddar and cranberry cheese ball came out fantastically and was a hit this holiday! I’m making it again for NYE. Very easy to make as well!

Rating: Unrated 12/10/2010

I made all of these as instructed and they came out great. I didn’t have a problem with them melting at all. The chutney cheddar one was fantastic – I used an onion apple chutney and it was perfect with the cheddar and cranberries.

Rating: Unrated 11/27/2010

I made all three of these . I divided each cheese ball recipe into thirds, (making 9 total) ,which meant that I used one set for a party the next day and froze the next six. They all have a great taste and I love the variety of things to spread the different cheese mixtures on. However, the only one that actually stayed in a ball was the cheddar-chutney-cranberry ball. The goat cheese one tasted great, but was incredibly soft and more or less melted, the roquefort one turned into soup!

Rating: Unrated 11/26/2010

I made these and they were really easy and perfect. They were large, as noted below the size of a grapefruit, not 4 inches as noted in the recipe. I would try and not use the butter and the cranberry needed a little extra something but not sure what. Hint?

Great recipe, makes 3 “softball” sized cheeseballs. Easy to make and a hit with the party!

Rating: Unrated 12/26/2009

I made these for a Christmas party. Next time I would skip adding the butter- a bit more spices were needed - but quite yummy

Rating: Unrated 11/23/2009

This has become a family tradition for Thanksgiving appetizers in my family. I have made it for the past 3 years now and everyone looks forward to it. A real crowd pleaser–thanks!

Rating: Unrated 02/23/2009

Highly recommend the goat cheese ball with cucumber. Mine was a little soft, so next time I’ll either add a little more butter or give myself more time to refrigerate it. It went over really well even as more of a dip, rather than a ball.

Rating: Unrated 01/06/2009

I made these for a xmas party, and guests loved them. The three balls provide a nice variety of colors, textures, and flavors. They turned out much larger than I expected - each about the size of a grapefruit (cranberry cheddar was larger than the other two). Festive and yummy.

Rating: Unrated 12/25/2008

These were served last night and now here I am for the recipe! Absolutely delicious and they were VERY pretty!

Rating: Unrated 12/23/2008

All three were great! They were a big hit at my Christmas cocktail party. My favorite is the Cheddar cranberry cheeseball.

Rating: Unrated 12/17/2008

I can’t wait to try the goat cheese ball with cucumber. Yum!

Rating: Unrated 12/12/2008

I’ve made these several times since the recipe was first published and they were always a hit! Yes, they do feed a lot of people. I froze what I didn’t use and then thawed it and ate it a couple of weeks later. Still delicious!

Rating: Unrated 12/09/2008

this is a cheesy idea.

Rating: Unrated 11/26/2008

Love this! Very easy to make them and they all were really good!

Rating: Unrated 11/22/2008

I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Not difficult, but does require a lot of dishes to make. Everyone had a favorite cheese ball. . .I highly recommend this for holiday parties. I would also say it would feed more than 8-10. We had 8 people and I had over 1/2 of each ball left.

Rating: Unrated 02/03/2008

Made only the goat cheese ball and it was a huge hit! Yummy! My brother asked why I had cucumbers with it instead of crackers and I told him to just try it. His face said it all…

Rating: Unrated 01/28/2008

I made the cheese balls ‘bite size’ and everyone liked them. just pop one into mouith and chew.

Rating: Unrated 01/02/2008

I’ve been making a super-simple version of this (that can be made lower fat) for years. Just mix two packages low-fat cream cheese or neufchatel with chopped green peppers, chopped pimento, garlic, and a little salt. Roll in chopped walnuts and you’re done. My vegetarian daughter loves it!

Rating: Unrated 12/27/2007

very tasty and easy

it is very tasty and easy everybody liked it

Rating: Unrated 12/26/2007

I made this for my family’s Christmas party and it was a huge hit! They especially liked the cheddar cranberry one.

Rating: Unrated 11/25/2007

excellent idea

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