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Cheese Truffles (Mini Cheese Balls)

By:Nagi
Published:28 Dec '14Updated:28 Dec '18
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Cheese Truffles (Mini Cheese Balls) - so much more practical than making one giant one! Fast and easy to make, with 3 filling variations and loads of coating options.

I have a theory that everything tastes better in mini form. Which is why I share so many “mini” versions of things. Though my friends will have you believe that I prefer small food because I have such small hands. “Baby Hands”, they call me. I regularly remind them that it’s not size that matters, it’s what you can do with them!!

“I like these mini cheese balls because there’s a higher ratio of coating to cheese than with giant cheese balls. Plus, everything tastes better in mini form!”

As New Years’ Eve approaches and the summer holidays continue, I’m regularly digging into my recipe stash for quick make ahead party food ideas. Cheese balls are a crowd pleaser, and they’re really versatile so you can always pull one together using things you’ve already got in stock. I usually make a giant one. But the thing is, it looks really impressive when you put it out but it gets destroyed really quickly as soon as people start digging into it!!

The other thing with giant cheese balls is that you need to have a decent amount of flavouring mixed through the cheese because the ratio of coating to cheese is quite low so you can’t rely on the coating to provide flavour.

So that’s how I came to try my hand at these mini versions. I love the kaleidoscope of colours you can get by using different coatings for the balls! The coatings I used are just what I had on hand – mixed fresh herbs, parmesan cheese, walnuts and cranberries. I’ve provided a fairly lengthy list of suggestions for other coatings in the recipe below. The possibilities are endless!

Cheese Truffles (Mini Cheese Balls) - so much more practical than making one giant one! Fast and easy to make, with 3 filling variations and loads of coating options.

I’ve changed up the filling too. You can’t tell from the photos because the filling looks the same, but I made 3 different types – cream cheese, feta and goats cheese – so you could make these using the cheese that you prefer. The feta and goats cheese versions are slightly sharper than the cream cheese one.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Here’s to a great year filled with fun, laughter and LOTS of great food!

– Nagi

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Cheese Truffles (Mini Cheese Balls) - so much more practical than making one giant one! Fast and easy to make, with 3 filling variations and loads of coating options.

Cheese Truffles (Mini Cheese Balls)

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 15 mins
Total: 15 mins
Appetizer, Party Food
5 from 8 votes
Servings18
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These mini cheese balls are cute and a nice change up from the usual giant cheese balls you see. You don't have to worry about the giant cheese ball becoming a mess when people get stuck into it because each ball is a single serving and you get to use different coatings to make a kaleidoscope of colours! I've provided 3 different fillings so you can choose which one you want to make (or make all three!). In the photo you see, I made all 3 but you can't tell in the photo because the filling of all 3 look pretty much the same.

Ingredients

Cream Cheese Filling (makes 18)

  • 8 oz / 250g cream cheese , softened
  • 1 cup grated cheese (tasty, cheddar or any other cheese with flavour)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • Salt to taste

Goats Cheese Filling (makes 18)

  • 10 oz / 300g goats cheese

Feta Cheese Filling (makes 18)

  • 10 oz / 300g Danish feta (Note 1)
  • 1 cup grated cheese (tasty, cheddar or any other cheese with flavour)
  • 1 tbsp sour cream (or approximately 2 tsp of milk or water)

Coatings - to coat 18 balls in total (Note 2)

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs (I used parsley and dill)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese , finely shredded or grated
  • 1/3 cup walnuts , finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries , finely chopped

Instructions

  • Cream Cheese Filling - place ingredients in a bowl and mix well until combined. Adjust salt to taste.
  • Feta Cheese Filling - place ingredients in a bowl and mix well until combined.
  • Make the balls - measure out 1 tbsp of filling and use a teaspoon to scoop the filling out of the tablespoon and place onto a tray or cutting board. Once you have scooped out all the filling, use your hands to roll into balls. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Place the Coatings into small bowls.
  • Roll the cheese balls in the Coatings.
  • Refrigerate the cheese balls until ready to serve.
  • Take them out of the fridge around 15 minutes before serving (so they are spreadable).
  • Serve with crackers or pieces of toasted bread.

Recipe Notes:

1. Danish feta is creamy, almost spreadable, which is very different from Greek feta which is crumbly. For those in Australia, it is readily available at large supermarkets either at the deli counter or in the refrigerator section. It costs the same as Greek feta.
2. Each coating is enough to coat 4 to 5 cheese balls (to coat approximately 18 balls in total)
3. Here are some other coating suggestions (mix and match!):
- Any other nuts and dried fruit
- Any fresh herbs
- Dried herbs (coat lightly as dried herbs are stronger in flavour than fresh)
- Paprika, sumac, dukkah and other spices
- Finely chopped cooked bacon
- Sesame seeds (black and/or white)
- Coconut and finely chopped apricots (this goes great with the cream cheese one)
4. Nutrition per truffle.
Cheese Truffles Nutrition

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 25gCalories: 90cal (5%)Carbohydrates: 1.3gProtein: 3.3g (7%)Fat: 8.3g (13%)Saturated Fat: 4.5g (28%)Cholesterol: 22mg (7%)Sodium: 82mg (4%)Potassium: 53mg (2%)Vitamin A: 300IU (6%)Vitamin C: 0.8mg (1%)Calcium: 70mg (7%)Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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40 Comments

  1. Ananya says

    December 14, 2020 at 11:37 pm

    Hi! These look amazing! I would like to prepare these for a get together I am planning. Can I make the balls, roll it in the toppings and then refrigerate for a day or roll the toppings only a little before serving (and not a full day)? Thank you in advance : )

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 15, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      You can definitely make these in advance – they are perfect stored in the fridge 🙂 N x

      Reply
  2. Josie Halbach says

    January 31, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    We made these for our party last night & they were incredibly popular. Especially with my spouse who is cheese ball obsessed. They were absolutely DELICIOUS! Brilliant recipe. I’m going to make these again & again. My eldest daughter helped & it was awesome. Mmmm, I wish I’d quadrupled the recipe instead of doubling it.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      February 1, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      WOO HOO!!! So glad you enjoyed it Josie!! <3

      Reply
      • Sherri says

        October 3, 2016 at 8:38 am

        5 stars
        how far ahead can you make these?

        Reply
        • Nagi says

          October 5, 2016 at 6:50 pm

          Hi Sherri! It comes down to the shelf life of the cheese 🙂 N x

          Reply
  3. Donna says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:27 am

    I love this idea! I also am a fan of mini food… especially with munchkins running around, tiny servings allow them to serve themselves. 🙂 I think these would make awesome snacks to keep in the fridge even. Yum!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      November 11, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      Thanks Donna!! You just can’t go wrong with mini food!!

      Reply
  4. Karen says

    March 27, 2015 at 5:38 am

    For the Goats Cheese Balls do you just roll the cheese itself – nothing else with it?

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:23 am

      Hi Karen! Yes, I do, because I find that goats cheese plain is so nice as it is, I prefer not to mix anything else through it. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Meggan | Culianry Hill says

    January 6, 2015 at 4:07 am

    This is a really great idea! You are quite the clever little chef there, lady. Ginormous cheese balls are always a bit unruly to make, to serve, and to eat, so why not dive into a platter of these little beauties? I am very grateful that there is not a smidgen of blue cheese anywhere here, either. Not a fan. I know a lot of people are, and I wish I was, but I’m not. I could eat the entire platter you have pictured.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      January 6, 2015 at 10:14 am

      You know Meggan….I got VERY close to consuming that entire plate!! It’s always dangerous with anything small…..too easy to pop into your mouth..

      Reply
  6. Shinee says

    January 2, 2015 at 5:23 am

    OMG, I can’t wait to try these beauties! They are so stinking adorable!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      January 2, 2015 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Shinee!! I think they’re pretty adorable too 🙂

      Reply
  7. Savita @ ChefDeHome says

    January 1, 2015 at 4:09 am

    beautiful clicks and what a gorgeous looking truffles @Nagi! I recently made a few big ones with goat cheese and herbs for a party, totally loving idea of making’em small! pinning!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      January 1, 2015 at 5:23 am

      Thank you Savita!

      Reply
  8. Helen | grabyourfork says

    December 31, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    How cute are these! Happy New Year, Nagi. Here’s to an even more delicious 2015!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      January 1, 2015 at 5:38 am

      Thanks Helen! Yup, 2015 is going to be seriously delish!!

      Reply
  9. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:41 am

    I love that you’ve considered the topping to filling ratio! Lol it’s all in the details 😉 These are adorable and they look so festive and pop-able! Happy New Year, Nagi!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 31, 2014 at 11:00 am

      Happy new year to you too Allie! And yes, I know YOU understand it’s all in the detail! And I’ve noticed a few of your recipes take into account topping vs cake ratio 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  10. Mira says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:04 am

    5 stars
    I’m in love with these mini cheese balls! So creative and great for the NYE ! Very easy to make, too! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 31, 2014 at 5:15 pm

      Thanks Mira! I’m live in love with them too 🙂

      Reply
  11. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    December 30, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    Nagi, I’m with you on cheese balls.. I love them!! they are the perfect, quick make ahead party food app. You can’t go wrong with cheese balls and make them mini?!! Freaking fabulous!!! love this so much!!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 31, 2014 at 11:03 am

      Thanks Alice! I’m with you – you can’t go wrong with cheese balls. Giant or mini! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kathleen | HapaNom says

    December 30, 2014 at 5:18 am

    5 stars
    We must both have mini cheese balls on the brain (why does that sound dirty to me?) I totally agree with your theory that everything tastes better in mini form! I particularly love the goat cheese version! My husband would fall on the floor with that one! These are perfect for a New Year’s Eve party, or any party for that matter!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 30, 2014 at 10:18 am

      We both have filthy minds because I cracked up as soon as I read your first sentence!! NYE party is just what I had in mind for these 🙂

      Reply
  13. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    December 30, 2014 at 3:45 am

    5 stars
    I LOVE this, Nagi!! I 100% agree with you that so many things are better in their ‘mini’ form. These mini cheese balls are just perfect for New Year’s Eve snacks.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 30, 2014 at 10:21 am

      Thanks Marissa! NYE is certainly what I had in mind when I made these! I have a stash of them in the fridge, ready to go!

      Reply
  14. Anna (Hidden Ponies) says

    December 29, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    I love that I wouldn’t have to share these cheese balls 🙂 So fun and festive, great idea Nagi – I especially love the idea of goat cheese balls!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 29, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      Thanks Anna! I have to say, the goats cheese are my favourite….but goats cheese is so expensive!

      Reply
  15. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    December 29, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    I always make a killer antipasto plate for NYE.. this year, I definitely will be adding your mini cheese balls to it Nagi!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 29, 2014 at 5:47 pm

      So honoured Thalia!! Hope to see some NYE party photos!! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Sarah @ Savoring Spoon says

    December 29, 2014 at 11:26 am

    5 stars
    Yum! Everything is better in mini size!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 29, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      Glad you agree Sarah! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Sandra Shaffer says

    December 29, 2014 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    Mini bites are my favorite to make and eat! These cheese truffles are so adorable and I love that each person can scoop up their own serving. Don’t touch mine 😉

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 29, 2014 at 11:15 am

      Ha! That’s how I feel Sandra, that’s why I like to make mini version of things!! 🙂 Hands off!

      Reply
  18. Savor The Baking says

    December 29, 2014 at 8:17 am

    You are right, everything does taste better in mini form and it looks cuter! These will be great for a NYE party.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 29, 2014 at 11:16 am

      I’m with you! Yes, I think these are PERFECT for NYE!!

      Reply
  19. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    December 28, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love cheese balls but I usually make the traditional size. I did make bite sized ones on sticks last year and they were a real treat. These are perfect for New Year’s Eve. Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 29, 2014 at 5:14 am

      Same!! I really like these mini ones though – the big ones turn into a big MESS very quickly!!

      Reply

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