Mascarpone Bouchees (Mini Cheese Balls)

Submitted by R.Rowand

"Delightful bite-size cheese balls. This is just a basic cheese ball--you can add whatever you like to the recipe to spice it up to make it not so ordinary. Just omit the chives and add 1/4 cup of whatever you like. I like to put in green olives sometimes and sometimes a mix of bacon and cheddar--it just depends on what you're in the mood for. Hope you enjoy."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 12 miniballs
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 lb mascarpone cheese or 1/4 lb cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped chives
• 2 1⁄2 cups chopped walnuts

directions

1. In a food processor mix all ingredients except nuts until smooth.
2. Remove from processor and roll in to bite-size balls.
3. Coat the balls with nuts.
4. Place on wax paper and chill 1 hour before serving.

Reviews

[mainecooncat]

I really didn't want to share these with anyone, but I did. I took a double recipe with me to a family gathering and I probably should have brought twice as many. The flavors and textures are just right!