Holiday Cheese Ball Wreath - 12 Recipes of Christmas

Day 9 of our 12 Recipes of Christmas special.

Servings 20

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) Cream Cheese, softened
16 ounces shredded (4 cups) Keystone White Sharp Cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 bunch fresh dill, snipped
1 bunch fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons Aleppo chile pepper flakes or paprika
Fresh currants, optional
Assorted cracker

Instructions

Beat the cream cheese, cheddar and butter in a large bowl until blended. Add apricot jam and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Place 7 teaspoonfuls cheddar mixture onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; scoop or spoon the remaining mixture by tablespoonfuls onto prepared pan. Shape cheddar mixture into balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Place the dill, fresh parsley, dried parsley and chile pepper flakes into separate shallow bowls. Divide the larger balls into thirds. Roll a third of the balls into dill; roll a third of the balls into fresh parsley; and roll the remaining balls into dried parsley. Roll the smaller balls into chile pepper flakes.
Arrange the larger balls into a wreath shape on a serving platter. Top with smaller balls and currants if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers.

Cheesemonger Tip

Aged cheddar is crumbly and creamy with a rich, nutty flavor that becomes increasingly sharp and complex with age. Keystone Farms Two is a little sharper in flavor than their nine month cheddar.

Remember to adjust your ingredients according to the number of family or guests, and send us your pictures at @keystonefarmcheese to be featured on our Instagram. We'd really love that!