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    Home » Appetizers » Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls on a Pretzel Stick

    Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls on a Pretzel Stick

    Published: Jul 20, 2016 · Modified: May 20, 2019 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 9 Comments

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    Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls on Pretzel Sticks

    These Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls make a quick and easy appetizer that's fun to eat! Great for tailgate parties.

    Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls on a Stick - easy and fun appetizer! |www.flavourandsavour.com
    These Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls are a creamy bite on a stick! Flavoured with sweet dried cherries and robust blue cheese, they're rolled in crunchy toasted almonds. These tiny cheese balls are skewered with a salty pretzel stick.

    They need to make an appearance at your next get-together!

    Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls on a Stick - easy and fun appetizer! |www.flavourandsavour.com

    This recipe is a riff on my Mini Cheese Balls on a Stick and these Mini Goat Cheese Balls that I've made more times than I can count. They are always scooped up from the appetizer platter, not only because they're so darn cute, but because they give such a surprise when you bite into one. They're just so tasty!

    I changed my original recipe slightly by using two of my favourite flavours--cherries and almonds. Sweet dried cherries and sharp blue cheese provide the ying and yang that we all seem to crave.

    Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls on a Stick - easy and fun appetizer! |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Did I mention just how easy these mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls are to make?

    Toast and crush some almonds, mix the remaining ingredients in a food processor, roll into tiny balls and coat with the roasted nuts. Just before serving, insert a pretzel stick and watch them disappear.

    Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls on a Stick - easy and fun appetizer! |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Finger Foods are Fun Foods!

    I thoroughly enjoy making finger foods. They're fun to create, they're fun to plate, and most of all they're fun to eat.

    But preparing to host an appetizer party can turn from fun to frenzy if I'm trying to do everything at the last minute. I try to make sure that some of the recipes I choose can be made in advance, so I'm not rushing around.

    Yes! You can make these ahead of time!

    You can make these mini cherry almond cheese balls a day or two ahead of time. Just seal and refrigerate in an airtight container. Skewer them with a pretzel stick (regular or gluten-free) just before serving time. Otherwise, the pretzel stick will become soggy.

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    Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls on a Stick - easy and fun appetizer! |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls on a Pretzel Stick

    These Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls make a quick and easy appetizer that's fun to eat!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 69kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 8 oz package (brick) light cream cheese
    • 3 oz crumbled blue cheese, or other strong cheese of your choice (¾ cup)
    • ¾ cup dried cherries
    • 1 cup finely chopped almonds
    • approximately 24 pretzel sticks, (use gluten-free pretzel sticks if necessary)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 7-10 minutes, just until fragrant. Allow to cool, then chop finely in a food processor.
    • Line a baking sheet
    • Cut the cream cheese into cubes and put in a food processor bowl. Process until smooth.
    • Add the cherries and pulse just until they are slightly chopped. Add the blue cheese and pulse briefly. If you process it too long the cheese mixture will take on an unappetizing blue tinge.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Dampen your fingers and roll balls of the cheese mixture about ¾ in diameter. They should be small enough for a single bite. Roll in the chopped almonds and place on the parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour or more.
    • Just before serving, insert a pretzel stick in the middle of each ball. If you insert it too early, it will turn soggy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Mini Cherry Almond Cheese Balls on a Pretzel Stick. A quick and easy party snack made with sweet dried cherries, cream cheese, and sharp and salty blue cheese! Too good for words. Gluten-free option! |www.flavourandsavour.com
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    Comments

    1. Jacklyn

      November 13, 2018 at 12:39 am

      5 stars
      Ooooh yum!! These sound amazing! I love the flavor of those smokehouse almonds… and… you really can’t go wrong with cheese and bacon! 😛

      Reply
    2. Cassie | Crumb Kitchen

      July 25, 2016 at 2:28 am

      Yes, please. This has everything: cheese (YUM), cherries, almonds and PRETZELS! You're hitting all the delicious food groups here, Elaine. 😉 Thanks for the wonderful recipe!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 25, 2016 at 8:34 pm

        Thanks Cassie! Hope you get a chance to make them. They're a fun summertime party snack, and they're especially good for the Christmas season.

        Reply
    3. Meaghan

      July 22, 2016 at 8:41 am

      These cheese balls are making want to host a party just so I can make them! What a great idea, and so easy to make them gluten free friendly. Love, love, love.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 22, 2016 at 8:58 am

        Thanks Meaghan! I think I did a happy dance in the aisle where I found gluten-free pretzel sticks!

        Reply
    4. Marie-Pierre Breton

      July 22, 2016 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      What an original dish! Makes great tapas dish for a party!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 22, 2016 at 8:39 am

        Thanks Marie! I love the fact that I can make them ahead of time, too! Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    5. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      July 22, 2016 at 7:39 am

      Well aren't these the cutest little appetizers. Fun to make and fun to eat. Party perfect for sure.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 22, 2016 at 8:38 am

        Thanks Gloria! Food on a stick is always fun!

        Reply

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