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Cheese Balls with Nuts

Pikantne Appetizers Vegetarian Dishes 60 min Medium 15 wyświetleń ~28.11 PLN - (0)
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Delicate cheese balls with nuts are an elegant and quick snack perfect for New Year's Eve 2025. The combination of a smooth creamy base made from cheeses (cream cheese and cheddar), crunchy, lightly toasted walnuts, and fresh herbs creates a contrast of textures and a distinct, pleasantly nutty flavor. The balls look impressive: a golden-brown crust of chopped nuts with green accents of chives and parsley. They can be served on a platter alongside grapes, crackers, and honey for drizzling. They are easy to prepare in advance — chill the cheese mixture, and just before serving, shape and decorate. This snack combines creaminess, saltiness, and crunch — appealing to guests and pairs wonderfully with white wine and light fruit mousses.

Składniki (12)

Servings:
12
  • Cream cheese 300 g
  • Sharp cheddar cheese 100 g
  • Walnuts 100 g
  • Chives (finely chopped) 20 g
  • Garlic 2 ząbki
  • Lemon juice 15 ml
  • Parsley (finely chopped) 20 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 0.1 szczypt
  • Black pepper (ground) 1 szczypta
  • Sweet paprika (ground) 1 łyżeczka
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Dried cranberries 50 g
  • Honey 30 ml
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~28.11 PLN (2.34 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Prepare your workspace: take the cheeses out of the fridge to soften slightly (about 10–15 minutes). Prepare a cutting board, a sharp knife, a cheese grater, two bowls (one larger for mixing, one smaller for breading), a tablespoon or a small teaspoon for portioning, and a tray lined with baking paper. Set the oven or skillet for toasting nuts.

Ingredients: Cream cheese, Sharp cheddar cheese
Use a large, cool metal bowl or ceramic one. If the cheeses are too hard, the mixture will be difficult to combine — take them out of the fridge earlier. Utensils: cutting board, sharp knife, grater, bowls, ice cream scoop or tablespoon.

Preparing the nuts

2

Divide the walnuts into two parts: about 30 g will be finely chopped for the cheese mixture, and about 70 g will be chopped into smaller pieces for coating (you can save some finer crumbs for decoration). Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast the chopped walnuts for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly, until they start to smell fragrant and slightly darken. Do not let them burn — if you smell a strong burnt aroma, remove from heat immediately.

Ingredients: Walnuts
Use a wide skillet (24–28 cm). Dry roasting releases oils and enhances flavor — stir every 20–30 seconds. Alternative: oven at 170°C for 6–8 minutes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Preparation of toppings

3

Grate the cheddar cheese on a fine grater. Finely chop the chives and parsley (about 40 g together). Peel the garlic and finely chop it or press it through a garlic press (2 cloves = 10 g). If you are using dried cranberries, chop them into smaller pieces.

Ingredients: Sharp cheddar cheese, Chives (finely chopped), Parsley (finely chopped), Garlic, Dried cranberries
Grating the cheese and finely chopping with a knife will ensure an even texture. Add garlic gradually so it doesn't overpower the flavor — you can also use a smaller amount.

Mixing the cheese mixture

4

In a large bowl, place the softened cream cheese. Add grated cheddar, pressed garlic, lemon juice (15 ml), finely chopped 30 g of toasted nuts, finely chopped herbs (chives and parsley), and optionally chopped cranberries. Season with salt (2 g), pepper (1 g), and a teaspoon of paprika (2 g). Stir first with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon, and when the mixture starts to come together, you can use a hand mixer on the lowest setting for 10–20 seconds until the mixture is uniform and smooth.

Ingredients: Cream cheese, Sharp cheddar cheese, Garlic, Lemon juice, Walnuts, Chives (finely chopped), Parsley (finely chopped), Dried cranberries, Salt, Black pepper (ground), Sweet paprika (ground)
Use a spatula to scrape the cheese from the sides of the bowl. If you don't have a mixer, mix vigorously by hand for 1–2 minutes. The mixture is ready when all the ingredients are evenly distributed and there are no large lumps of cheese — it should be thick but pliable.

Cooling

5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place the cheese mixture in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes. Chilling will make it easier to form the balls — the mixture will firm up enough so that it doesn't melt while rolling.

Ingredients: Cream cheese
Use a flat bowl or plate to ensure even cooling. If you're in a hurry, you can also place the mixture in the freezer for 10 minutes, but no longer — we only want a slight thickening, not freezing.

Shaping the balls

6

Prepare a tray lined with parchment paper. Take the mixture out of the fridge. Use an ice cream scoop or a tablespoon (about 20–25 g per ball) — scoop a portion, transfer it to your hand, and with energetic but gentle movements of your hands, shape it into a ball about 2.5–3 cm in diameter. Frequently wet your hands with cold water to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands. Place the formed balls on the tray.

Ingredients: Cream cheese, Sharp cheddar cheese
For shaping, an ice cream scoop is best — it ensures even-sized balls. The balls are ready when they have a smooth surface and do not stick excessively to your fingers. If the mixture is too soft, chill for another 10 minutes.

Breading and Decoration

7

In a smaller bowl, add finely chopped, toasted nuts (about 70 g) and mix with a bit of sweet paprika (the remainder). Roll each ball evenly in the chopped nuts, pressing lightly to ensure the nuts stick to the mixture. For contrast, you can leave a few balls sprinkled only with chives or finely chopped cranberries.

Ingredients: Walnuts, Sweet paprika (ground), Chives (finely chopped), Dried cranberries
It's best to coat them one by one, pressing gently — pressing too hard flattens the balls. Alternative: use fine breadcrumbs or a mixture of nuts with pumpkin seeds.

Optional finishing

8

If you want, gently drizzle each ball with a small amount of honey (about 30 g spread over all the balls) mixed with a few drops of lemon juice — this will add shine and a slightly sweet contrast. Drizzle just before serving so that the honey doesn't run off and stick to the tray.

Ingredients: Honey, Lemon juice
Remember that honey is optional and not suitable for vegans. Use a pastry brush to drizzle the honey evenly.

Serving

9

Arrange the balls on a cheese board or a platter. Decoratively add fresh parsley leaves, a few pieces of dried cranberries, and matching crackers or thin grissini. Serve slightly chilled — ideally 10–15 minutes after taking them out of the fridge, so they are creamy but not cold and hard.

Ingredients: Parsley (finely chopped), Dried cranberries
Serve alongside a platter of grapes and small crackers. The balls taste best on the same day, but they can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Storage

10

Store any unused balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. Before serving, take them out for 10–15 minutes to regain their creamy consistency. Do not freeze the prepared balls — freezing will change the texture of the cheese and nuts.

Ingredients: Honey
Use a container with a lid or cover with aluminum foil. If the balls were drizzled with honey, store them separately from the crackers to prevent them from getting soft.

Fun Fact

💡

Cheese balls, also known as 'kuleczki serowe', have a long history as a party snack in Anglo-Saxon countries — easy to prepare and simple to customize (adding herbs, nuts, dried fruits).

Best for

Sylwester 2025 przyjęcie domowe deska serów

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve on a wooden board with crackers, fresh fruits (grapes, sliced apples), thin slices of baguette or grissini. Arrange several versions: some with nuts, some with cranberries, so guests have a choice. Pair with dry white wine or sparkling prosecco.

🥡 Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. Do not freeze. If you prepare the cheese mixture in advance, chill it and form the balls just before serving (this will help achieve a fresh appearance).

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