Champagne Cork Cheese Bites

A festive, bite-sized appetizer featuring creamy cheeses, fresh herbs, and a touch of Champagne, shaped to resemble champagne corks—perfect for celebrations and parties.

This appetizer has become a favorite at our family gatherings, always receiving compliments for its unique presentation and delicious flavor.

Ingredients

• Cheeses: 200 g cream cheese, softened, 100 g goat cheese, softened, 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
• Flavorings: 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp Champagne or sparkling wine, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp lemon zest, Salt, to taste
• Coating: 75 g crushed toasted walnuts (or pecans), 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill), mixed
• Decoration: 20 thin pretzel sticks or mini breadsticks

Instructions

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Step 1:

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, goat cheese, and Parmesan. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Step 2:

Stir in chives, parsley, Champagne, black pepper, garlic powder, lemon zest, and salt. Mix thoroughly.

Step 3:

Chill the cheese mixture for 15–20 minutes to firm up, making shaping easier.

Step 4:

In a shallow dish, mix the crushed walnuts and chopped herbs for the coating.

Step 5:

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled cheese mixture and shape each into a small cylinder, resembling a Champagne cork.

Step 6:

Roll each cheese ball in the walnut-herb coating to cover completely.

Step 7:

Insert a pretzel stick or mini breadstick vertically into the top of each cheese ball as the cork stem.

Step 8:

Arrange on a platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Quickly slice, dice, grate, and spiralize vegetables for salads, stir fries, and faster everyday meal prep.

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Quickly slice, dice, grate, and spiralize vegetables for salads, stir fries, and faster everyday meal prep.

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Our family loves gathering around and making these together; they are always a hit and bring great memories.

Required Tools

Mixing bowl, electric mixer or sturdy spoon, shallow dish for coating, measuring spoons, serving platter

Allergen Information

Contains: Milk, Tree Nuts (walnuts or pecans), Gluten (if using regular pretzel sticks or breadsticks). To make gluten-free, use gluten-free breadsticks or pretzels and check cheese labels.

Nutritional Information

Per cheese ball: Calories 85, Total Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 2 g, Protein 3 g

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These cheese balls make a delightful addition to any celebration and are sure to impress your guests.