Party Cheese Wreath Recipes

PARTY CHEESE WREATH

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Place drinking glass in center of serving platter. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cheese mixture around glass, just touching outer edge of glass to form ring; smooth with spatula. Remove glass. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional red bell pepper, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers and breadsticks.

HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL WREATH

Steps:

• Line the inside of a 6-cup Bundt pan with plastic wrap. Process the cream cheese, shredded cheese, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper in a food processor until smooth. Empty the mixture into a medium bowl, and fold in all but 2 tablespoons of the chopped peppers.
• Spoon the cheese mixture into the prepared Bundt pan; pack it in, spread into an even layer and cover (or simply form the cheese mixture into a ball and wrap tightly with plastic wrap). Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour up to 2 days.
• Uncover and invert the cheese mold (or unwrap and transfer the ball) onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with the chives and parsley to completely coat the wreath, and garnish with the reserved 2 tablespoons peppers. Serve with crackers, sliced bread or crudites.

BACON CHEESE WREATH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and, if desired, onions. Stir in bacon. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours., Invert a small bowl in the center of a serving platter. Drop cream cheese mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls around edge of bowl. Remove bowl. Smooth cream cheese mixture, forming a wreath. Garnish with parsley and pimientos if desired. Serve with crackers.

STELLA CHEESE WREATH

Steps:

• First, let your pizza dough come to room temperature, then divide it into 3 strands.
• Drizzle the dough with olive oil and bit of salt. Then, sprinkle on the Stella 3-Cheese Italian Blend along with a generous dose of Italian seasoning.
• Pinch the tops of each strand together and braid them tightly. Form a circle around a large cookie cutter or oven safe bowl to make sure the center bakes evenly.
• Place the dough wreath in the oven on a sheet pan or pizza round and bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees F. The length of time will vary depending on how thick your dough is, so keep an eye on it until it's golden brown.
• Next, add a few sprigs of rosemary to complete the "bow" on your wreath and serve with your favorite marinara sauce (or cheesy dip to boot!).

TACO CHEESE BALL WREATH

Steps:

• Line a 16-ounce bowl with plastic wrap, allowing excess to hang over the sides.
• Combine cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning in a food processor; process until well combined. Add green onions, ½ of the cilantro leaves, and green chiles and pulse until well combined with flecks of green; do not fully process.
• Transfer cheese mixture to the lined bowl and press to smooth. Cover and refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours or overnight.
• Invert cheese onto a serving platter and remove plastic. Use a small shot glass or spoon to create a hole in the center of the cheese to form a wreath shape.
• Finely chop remaining cilantro leaves and lightly cover the top of the cheese. Combine tomato, onion, and jalapeno in a small bowl and place over the cilantro in a 1-inch ring around the wreath.

PARTY WREATH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Boil the potato halves until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a food processor, grind the ginger and serrano chiles until very fine, then add the peas and grind just a little, to get a coarse mash. Tip the pea mixture into a large bowl.
• In a small pan over medium, heat the oil and add 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, the fennel and cumin, and toast until light golden, about 1 minute. Pour into the bowl with the peas. Add the mint, garam masala and potato, and mix well, breaking up the potato. Season to taste with salt and lemon juice.
• Working on a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper, cut the puff pastry lengthwise into two equal rectangles, and roll gently with a floured pin to flatten creases. Use your hands to squash half the pea mixture into an even snake of filling down one pastry rectangle, from one end to the other, then roll the pastry lengthwise around it to seal it into a tube, cutting off any overlapping dough and pinching the seam tightly to close. Repeat with the other pastry, then transfer the parchment to a sheet pan.
• Join the two tubes in a circle, seam sides down. Use a knife to make cuts at an angle every 3/4 inch or so, going all the way through the filling but leaving a bit of pastry still connected in the innermost circle. Pinch and turn each segment to slightly point the filling upward, opening the pieces like petals. Brush the dough tops lightly with milk and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.
• Bake for 45 minutes, or until the pastry is completely cooked through and golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature, with green chutney, tamarind chutney or Maggi ketchup.

PARTY CHEESE WREATH

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Blend in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Place drinking glass in center of serving plate. Drop round tablespoonfuls around glass, just touching outer edge of glass to form ring. Smooth with spatula. Remove glass.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves and chopped red pepper or cranberries to resemble holly. Serve with crackers.

PARTY CHEESE WREATH

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• Blend in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Place drinking glass in center of serving platter. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cheese mixture around glass, just touching outer edge of glass to form ring; smooth with spatula. Remove glass. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional red bell pepper. Serve with crackers and breadsticks.

PARTY CHEESE WREATH

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• Add remaining ingredients, mix well.
• Cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Place a drinking glass in center of serving platter.
• Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cheese mixture around glass, just touching outer edge of glass to form ring; smooth with spatula.
• Remove glass.
• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional red bell pepper.
• Serve with assorted crackers and breadsticks.