Description
Savory olive cheese balls deliver irresistible appetizer magic from Pioneer Woman’s kitchen. Crispy, cheesy pastry pockets packed with tangy olives promise delightful party bites you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cold cream cheese (full-fat recommended for best flavor)
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) walnuts, finely chopped
- 12 large pimento-stuffed olives, high quality
Herbs and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh parsley, finely minced
Instructions
- Carefully pat green olives dry on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess moisture, ensuring optimal cream cheese adhesion.
- Slice cream cheese into 12 uniform pieces, approximately 0.25 inches (0.64 centimeters) thick. Position one olive at the center of each cream cheese slice.
- Delicately envelop each olive with cream cheese, using gentle hand motions to create a seamless, round shape. Apply consistent pressure while rolling to maintain a smooth, compact sphere.
- Combine finely chopped walnuts and minced parsley in a shallow container, creating a textured coating mixture.
- Gently roll each cream cheese-covered olive through the walnut-parsley blend, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the coated olive spheres onto a clean tray, spacing them slightly apart to prevent sticking.
- Refrigerate uncovered for 60 to 90 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the cheese to firm. For extended storage, loosely cover with plastic wrap to prevent absorbing refrigerator odors.
- Before serving, slice each olive ball in half diagonally to showcase the interior and create an elegant presentation. Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Pimento-packed olives elevate the flavor and visual appeal of these appetizers.
- Cold cream cheese ensures smooth wrapping without messy smearing or falling apart.
- Complete cream cheese coverage guarantees consistent taste in every single bite.
- Refrigeration before serving helps the cheese balls maintain their perfect shape and enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Slicing cheese balls just before serving creates an impressive presentation that reveals the hidden olive inside, making them irresistible finger food.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg