Gorgonzola and Cream Cheese Balls

Vicki in CT's Note:

These elegant little balls are served on tiny pretzel sticks. Great make ahead. From The Hors D'Oeuvre Book by C. Castle.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 3 dozen

• 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.

Reviews

[mary winecoff]

The blend of cheese was wonderful. I preferred mine on a wheat cracker as these bites are very rich! Thanks for sharing. Made for Photo Tag.

[ms_bold]

I LOVE bleu cheese, and these did not disappoint. I prepared these for an appetizer / finger food party where the bite-size was perfect. On a platter with Amazing Cheese Truffles, these were great with crackers and the recommended pretzels. I will be making these again.

[Sydney Mike]

Made these up as is for a neighborhood get-together & the approval rating went sky-high! A little time consuming to make, but the praise while devouring was appreciated! Thanks for an absolutely great-tasting, uniquely-presented KEEPER! [Made & reviewed as a kidnapped recipe tag in the Aus/NZ Recipe Swap #20]