Rimfire Cheese Balls

Kookaburra's Note:

These yummy creations were on an antipasto platter at the Rimfire Winery at Maclagan (near Toowoomba, Queensland). I just HAD to ask the chef for the recipe! They've become a family favourite.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 8 as part ...

• 125 g Philadelphia Cream Cheese
• ½ cup tasty cheese , any variety,grated
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese , freshly grated
• ½ teaspoon curry powder (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons mild paprika

Directions:

1. In a small bowl combine cheeses and curry powder.
2. Add at least enough curry powder to turn the mixture a pale yellow'eggy' colour- and more if you want it to taste really hot.
3. Beat until well combined.
4. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the paprika onto a plate or chopping board.
5. Take half of the cheese mixture and roll it into a ball.
6. Now roll the ball in the paprika until well covered.
7. Wash and dry hands and repeat with the rest of the cheese mixture.
8. Place cheese balls into a plastic box, cover with a lid and refrigerate until cold.
9. Serve with water biscuits (cheese crackers).

Reviews

[Kate in Katoomba]

After being fired with enthusiasm for your Best Ever Ginger Cake recipe (do try it, it's fabulous) - I thought I'd give this a go. Didn't have curry powder, but used a good dollop of Sharwoods Rogan Josh Curry paste intead, and it tasted great. The paprika is a professional touch as these cheese balls look like a lot more work was involved. My kind of cooking. Thanks for posting this recipe Kookaburra.

[Jewelies]

Wow, these are excellent. The flavour of the paprika and curry powder really go well together. Very easy to make and they look fantastic. I made mine in my small blender processing the harder cheeses first. Great with a glass of wine or icy cold beer. Thanks Kookaburra for a recipe that I will use often.

[SusieQusie]

Wonderful blend of flavors in a simple to make party dish. Omitting the curry (personal taste) I threw it all in the food processor along with some garlic powder, cayenne pepper and a handful of pecans halves. I formed mine into logs and rolled them in Hungarian paprika and a little more cayenne. After chilling, they sliced beautifully! Thanks for the recipe!