Stilton and Toasted Walnut Balls

Easy vegetarian Stilton and toasted walnut balls make perfect savory Christmas nibbles or appetizer bites.

Vegetarian Appetiser Cheese Christmas No-Cook Walnuts

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

60.9

kcal / serving

1582.5 kcal total

Carbs

0.3g

per serving

8.1 g total

Fat

5.7g

per serving

148.8 g total

Protein

2.1g

per serving

54.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

balls

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

a knob

200

Stilton

crumbled, at room temperature

Butter

unsalted, softened

Liquids

tbsp

Port

NutsSeeds

Walnut

halves

tbsp

Green Peppercorns

tbsp

Flat leaf Parsley

Method

Toast walnut halves in a frying pan with a knob of butter for 2 minutes.

Cool toasted walnuts and pulse in a food processor until finely chopped.

Mash Stilton, softened butter, port, and peppercorns together in a bowl.

Chill the cheese mixture in the fridge for at least three hours.

Stir the parsley into the chopped nuts in a small bowl.

Roll teaspoonfuls of cheese mixture into balls and coat evenly in the nut mixture.

Place balls on a lined tray and chill until ready to serve.

Serve the balls on a plate with cocktail sticks inserted.