Name: Mini Pear, Rosemary, and Cheddar Holiday Cheese Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 28 balls
Ingredients: 8 oz <a href="https://tillamook.comundefined">Tillamook Original Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread</a>, room temperature; 1 cup https://www.tillamook.com/products/cheese/sharp-cheddar-shredded; ½ cup https://www.tillamook.com/products/cheese/sharp-cheddar-block, shredded; ½ cup Dried pear, chopped fine; 2 tsp Fresh rosemary, chopped fine; 3 tbsp Mascarpone; 1 tsp Honey; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Pepper; 1 cup Finely chopped hazelnuts

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Dinner

Mini Pear, Rosemary, and Cheddar Holiday Cheese Balls

By: Rainy Day Bites

These mini cheese balls are the perfect holiday appetizer! Made with Tillamook Sharp Cheddar, pears, and rosemary, they are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

135minserves 28 balls

Ingredients

8 ozTillamook Original Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread, room temperature
1 cup Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Shreds
½ cup Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Block, shredded
½ cup Dried pear, chopped fine
2 tsp Fresh rosemary, chopped fine
3 tbsp Mascarpone
1 tsp Honey
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Pepper
1 cup Finely chopped hazelnuts

Tools

Mixer
Small bowl
1 tbsp Scoop

In the bowl of a mixer, using a paddle attachment, gently stir the cream cheese until smooth. Turn the mixer off. Add in the cheese, dried pear, rosemary, mascarpone, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix again until just combined. Place in a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until firm.
Using a 1 tbsp size scoop or spoon, scoop out a ball of the cheese mix, place in a bowl with the chopped hazelnuts, and roll it around to coat each side. Press the nuts in gently with your hands, if needed. Place the ball on a tray and continue with the remaining cheese until all are covered.