Discover a creative recipe for carrot cheese ball – a perfect Easter appetizer! This recipe is not only delicious, but also adorable, bringing a touch of joy and originality to the festive Easter table. Surprise your family and guests with this attractive snack full of flavor!
With joy and enthusiasm, I chose to share this special carrot cheese ball recipe with you because I love to combine tradition with creativity in my kitchen. I started from the classic American cheese ball recipe and gave it a new shape, in tune with the Easter holidays.
Cheese ball is a popular recipe in American cuisine, with uncertain origins, but it is often associated with the culinary culture of the Southern United States. It is believed that the recipe appeared around the 1940s and 1950s and quickly became a favorite appetizer at the parties and festive events of this period.
Initially, the cheese ball was prepared with cheddar cheese and other ingredients such as cream, green onions and spices. Over time, the recipe evolved and many variations were created, each family or region adding their own favorite ingredients to obtain a unique taste and delights.
Today, the cheese ball is a versatile appetizer, appreciated for its simplicity, but also for its ability to be customized according to preference, being a constant presence in the menus of holidays and parties all over the world.
I chose to transform the classic cheese ball in the shape of a carrot to bring a touch of fun and originality to holiday dishes. This recipe is not only visually impressive, but also surprises the taste buds with a harmonious combination of delicious flavors and refined textures.
Serving suggestions for carrot cheese ball
The following serving options offer a variety of textures and flavors that complement the creamy and savory carrot cheese ball perfectly. Feel free to mix and match based on your preferences and the occasion!
- Crackers (such as wheat crackers or multigrain crackers)
- Sliced baguette or crusty bread
- Pretzel rods or pretzel crisps
- Vegetable sticks (such as carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber slices, or bell pepper strips)
- Pita chips or tortilla chips
- Breadsticks or grissini
- Crostini (toasted bread slices)
- Rye or whole grain bread slices
- Pretzel thins or pretzel chips
- Radishes or cherry tomatoes (for a refreshing crunch)
Are you looking for other Easter recipes? Try these Easter appetizers, Easter desserts, fun Easter recipes for kids or Easter recipes for dinner.
Carrot Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 1 carrot grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 400 g cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional
- 200 g Cheddar cheese grateed
- 1 bunch parsley
Instructions
- Heat a pan on medium heat, add the oil and the grated carrot. Saute the carrot until it becomes soft and slightly golden.
- In a mixer/food processor, put the cream cheese, the cooked carrot, salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and mix until they are well combined.
- Then transfer the cheese to a baking paper and shape it in the form of a carrot.
- Place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the freezer.
- Then cover with grated cheese.
- Garnish with a bunch of parsley, pressing gently into the carrot shaped by the cheese.
- Serve with fresh vegetables or crackers.
Kim
Friday 19th of April 2024
So cute!