Basil-Wrapped Cheese Balls
Combining the creamy richness of gorgonzola and mascarpone, the salty bite of Paremsan, and the fresh green flavor of basil, these cheese balls are a new twist on an old favorite.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese (4 oz)
- ½ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese (2 oz)
- 2 tables grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 24 large basil leaves (2 to 2 ½ inches long)
Instructions
- Mix cheeses and pepper until well blended.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape into balls.
- Shape 1 ½ teaspoons cheese mixture into a ball, rolling slightly into an oval form about 1 inch long.
- Place on basil leaf and roll up.
- Serve immediately.
Quick Notes
You can keep any remaining cheese spread in the refrigerator for 1 day.
Time: 1 hour
