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Bruschetta Cheese Ball Appetizer

A no-bake, Italian-inspired cheese ball packed with fresh bruschetta flavors—perfect for parties and easy entertaining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Bruschetta Cheese Ball
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • Serving plate

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix and set aside.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Fold in the bruschetta mixture into the cheese blend until evenly distributed.
  4. Shape the mixture into a ball (or log) and wrap tightly with plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to firm up.
  6. Roll the chilled cheese ball in breadcrumbs or crushed crackers until fully coated.
  7. Serve with crostini, crackers, or veggie sticks. Garnish with basil and cherry tomatoes.

Notes

Chill longer for a firmer texture. Drain excess tomato juice to avoid a watery cheese ball.