This summer inspired appetizer is super easy, delicious and a perfect addition to any backyard barbeque, pool party or picnic!
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Summer Cheese Ball with Mixed Berries
Prep Time7minutes
Cooling Time1hour
Total Time7minutes
Servings16people
Ingredients
2tablespoonsbuttersoftened
1 8ozpackage cream cheesesoftened
3/4cupblue cheese crumbles
1/2teaspoonminced garlic
1/4teaspoonpepper
1/4teaspoonseasoned salt
20fresh basil leaves
fresh mixed berries
Triscuit Crackers
Instructions
Finely chop basil to make approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons; set aside.
Combine softened butter and cream cheese in bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment; whip on medium-high speed until fluffy, approximately 30 seconds, scraping sides with spatula if necessary.
Add blue cheese crumbles, minced garlic, pepper, salt, and fresh basil; whip again on medium-high speed until combined, approximately 15-30 seconds, scraping sides with spatula if necessary.
Scrape mixture into a ball using spatula; wrap with plastic wrap and chill until firm, approximately one hour.
Place ball on serving dish; flatten slightly and create a slight indentation in the middle. Cover with fresh mixed berries and serve with Triscuits.