Gorgonzola and Cream Cheese Balls |
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 1 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These elegant little balls are served on tiny pretzel sticks. Great make ahead. From The Hors D'Oeuvre Book by C. Castle. Ingredients:
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature |
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled |
2 tablespoons finely minced celery |
1 tablespoon finely minced onion |
2 tablespoons finely minced parsley |
2 teaspoons chives, finely minced |
salt and pepper |
cayenne pepper |
walnuts, finely chopped |
tiny pretzel stick |
garnish with watercress leaf |
Directions:
1. In bowl combine cream cheese, gorgonzola, celery, parsley, onion, chives, and seasonings. Mix until well blended. Taste and adjust seasonings. Chill 1-2 hours.
2. Form cheese mixture into 3/4 inch balls and gently roll in nuts to cover completely. Place in single layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to two days.
3. To serve arrange balls attractively on a serving plate. Insert single pretzel stick into each ball. Garnish with watercress.
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