Acorn Shaped Cheese Balls (Print Version)

Charming acorn-shaped cheese balls with nuts and herbs, ideal for autumn gatherings and festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
03 - 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Coating & Decoration

09 - 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
10 - 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley or fresh dill
11 - 24 mini pretzel sticks
12 - 24 small rosemary leaves (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine cream cheese, cheddar, chives, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and well blended.
02 - Scoop heaping teaspoons of the mixture and roll into small oval or acorn shapes with your hands.
03 - Roll the top half of each cheese ball in chopped pecans, pressing gently to adhere. Roll the bottom half in parsley or dill for contrast.
04 - Insert a mini pretzel stick into the top of each cheese ball to resemble an acorn stem and add a rosemary leaf if desired.
05 - Arrange on a serving platter and chill for at least 15 minutes before serving for best texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Charming bite-sized acorn shaped cheese balls
  • Perfect for autumn gatherings and festive entertaining
02 -
  • Use gluten-free pretzel sticks to keep this recipe gluten-free.
  • Cheese balls can be made 24 hours ahead and refrigerated.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the cheese mixture for extra flavor.
  • Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds if preferred.
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