Holiday Cheese Balls

A close-up of a round, breaded appetizer on a white plate, garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary. The background is softly blurred with warm, festive lights.

4.77 from 13 reviews

These Holiday Cheese Balls are not only incredibly easy to make, but they are also perfect for any holiday gathering, potluck, or a relaxing wine night 🍷 at home. You can even prepare them in advance and customize the flavour combo to your liking. Nothing beats a low-effort, low-maintenance app that yields maximum flavor like this recipe.

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: appetizer, cheese ball, holiday recipe

Servings: balls

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup hazelnuts
½ cup pitted dates
6 laughing cow cheese triangles
6 sprigs of rosemary

Instructions

In a food processor, process the hazelnuts until fine. Add the pitted dates and process until a crumbly sticky texture. Transfer the date and nut mixture onto a plate and set aside.
Take the laughing cow cheese, unwrap one and place onto a piece of saran wrap. Put a teaspoon of the nut and date mixture, wrap it up and roll into a ball.
Unwrap the cheese ball and roll again into the nut and date paste making sure to gently press so that it sticks.
Repeat this step for the remaining cheese balls. Once done, add the cheese balls onto a plate and insert a piece of rosemary into each one. Enjoy with crackers or fresh bread!

Video

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