This is my new favorite cheese ball. At least for now until a new one knocks on my front door. This cheese ball has so many flavors going on that a new flavor sensation comes with each bite. The presentation is lovely as well. This recipe comes from Karen V., who brought this to a Christmas party one year and I haunted her until she gave me the recipe. Naw, she was happy to share it and ended up bringing many copies to the long line of ladies who also begged for the recipe. Give this one a try, it is different from any cheese ball I have ever seen or tasted. I am kicking myself that I did not make two and freeze one. Where’s my brain? Don’t answer that! And no, I am not sitting on it- at least not today.
Curried Cheese Ball
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 T. dry sherry
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 t. curry
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 t. pepper
pinch cayenne pepper
Using your stand mixer or a powerful hand mixer, mix the ingredients until well blended and smooth. Line a two cup bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a lip around the edge. Spread mixture into plastic wrap and cover with more plastic. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours but overnight is best. Can also be frozen at this point.
To Serve:
Remove the plastic from the cheese and invert on a pretty serving platter. Remove the rest of the plastic. Spread a thin layer, about 2-3 tablespoons of chutney over the surface of the cheese ball.
In small bowl mix:
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Pour that mixture over the chutney being sure to cover the entire surface. I used a piece of plastic wrap to press the peanut mixture into the surface.
Chill until ready to serve. Serve with buttery crackers. Serves 6.
Proceed to eat the entire thing.
If you do not want to go through the process of making this into a ball, well half a ball to be exact, then layer the ingredients in a serving dish as you would a seven layered dip. Still tastes great!
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Robin Sue
19 Comments
I was one of those ladies in line waiting for the recipe! I LOVE this cheese ball! The flavors are fantastic and it is something new and different! Thanks for sharing!
Very different and sounds delicious. I plan to make this for a holiday get-together. Thanks!
looks yummy!
Oooh Robin Sue, this looks REALLY delicious, the flavors are so different than most cheese balls.
This is going to the top of the “to make” list!
I enjoy your blog so much.
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I don’t know why, but I never really got into cheese balls – I was always more of a dip appetizer girl.
Wow, what an amazing combo of flavors!
I love all things cheese!
ha ha “proceed to eat the entire thing” Umm yeah I would do just that. Gosh this looks dangerously good. I have to make this one.
And it’s pretty too…love the colors.
i remember the first time i heard the phrase “cheese ball.” it wasn’t at all what i expected–it was much better. yours sounds heavenly.
I always forget about cheese balls. This looks like a tasty one though!
Do you have any suggestions on what to substitute for shredded coconut? Have to deal with allergies. Thanx
Rindy- That was a long line for sure!
jewel- it has always been a crowd pleaser, hope you like it!
j*amy- Thanks!
Mari- I love your blog too. Thanks for the award. I have to do a post on this soon!
thatgirl- give it a try you may likey!
bi319- Thanks!
dawn- it is great! I am sure you could take it up a notch too with some more cayenne!
noble pig- Thanks!
grace- ranks up there with pecan log!
recipegirl- this is good!
bkohler- hmm. You can leave off the coconut all together and double the peanuts, unless you have an allergy to peanuts too. Thanks for stopping by!
Now that IS a new cheese ball! How festive and yummy. Thanks for the tip.
god, this reminds me of why i gain weight during the holidays – it’s b/c of delicious spreads and dips like this!
You don’t see them over here, your looks great!
Hi – Just found you via the blogher retro cheeseball post! The flavors look wonderful, I can’t wait to try it!
Heidi- I hope you like it! If you like curry and chutney you will probably enjoy this, it is very different!
Hey Robin Sue,
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I would like to make the cheese ball for a midwinter Christmas party in June. Any idea what I could use instead of the sherry? I don’t have any at home and don’t want to buy a bottle for just one recipe
Thanks. I really enjoy reading your blog!
Hi Eva- I think you could use any white wine or vermouth in place of the sherry. Sounds like a fun party! Thanks for stopping by! RobinSue