Mascarpone Bouchees Mini Cheese Balls
Elevate your appetizer game with these Mascarpone Bouchees Mini Cheese Balls, a show-stopping blend of creamy mascarpone, tangy cream cheese, and nutty Parmesan. These no-cook delights are perfectly balanced with finely chopped chives, a hint of salt and pepper, and an array of vibrant coatings like crushed pecans, dried cranberries, sesame seeds, and fresh parsley. Quick and easy to make in just 20 minutes, these bite-sized cheese balls are chilled to perfection for effortless serving. Whether you're hosting a fancy party or looking for a gourmet snack, these mascarpone cheese appetizers offer a rich, customizable flavor in every bite. Perfect for entertaining, they look as good as they taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Mascarpone cheese
- 125 grams Cream cheese
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Chives, finely chopped
- 50 grams Crushed pecans
- 50 grams Dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (white or black)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper.
Mix well with a spatula until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
Divide the mixture into small equal portions using a tablespoon or small scoop. Roll each portion into a smooth ball with clean hands.
Prepare the coating bowls: Place the crushed pecans in one bowl, the chopped dried cranberries in another, the sesame seeds in a third, and the chopped parsley in the last bowl.
Roll each cheese ball in your desired topping to coat evenly. For variety, use different toppings on different cheese balls.
Transfer the coated cheese balls to a serving platter or tray. For easy serving, insert small decorative toothpicks or skewers into each cheese ball if desired.
Refrigerate the cheese balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving, or up to 4 hours for advanced preparation.
Serve the mascarpone bouchees chilled as an elegant appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.6 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 41 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
