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Feta-Kasseri Cheese Balls with Fresh Herbs

Greek herbal cheese balls with fresh herbs and fruit make a perfect appetizer for your next luncheon or dinner party.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine California Greek
Keyword appetizer, balls, cheese, herbs
Servings 20
Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 3/4 cup Kasseri cheese, finely grated
  • 2/3 cup cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup each of fresh parsley, mint and dill for garnish
  • Various berries, melons or citrus melons, or citrus.

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together Feta, Kasseri, cream cheese, until smooth. Stir in garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley and mint.
  2. Roll the cheese into 1-inch round balls. Chill at least 1 hour.
  3. Divide in thirds and roll the balls in each herb and serve with berries, melons, or citrus.

Recipe Notes

For a party skewer the balls with fresh fruit.