Pansy
flowers are easy to grow and may be used to decorate this cheese
ball in the summer. If you are making this recipe in the winter,
omit the sour cream and garlic and add a pinch garlic salt, then
roll the cheese ball in a cup of chopped mixed nuts.
8 ounces cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese
1 ½
cups shredded gouda cheese
2
tablespoons butter
½ cup
sour cream
2
tablespoons whole milk
1
garlic clove, crushed in a garlic press
1
tablespoon sliced green onion
¼ cup
chopped fresh parsley
8
edible flowers for decorating
1.
In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon to mix the cream
cheese,
gouda,
butter, sour cream, milk, garlic and onions.
2. Form the cheese
mixture into a ball with your hands. The
cheese
will be very soft. Set down and wash your hands.
3. Roll the cheese
in chopped fresh parsley and set on a plate.
4. Decorate with
edible flowers. To serve at a party, surround
cheese
with crackers and provide a little knife for serving.
Party
size for 12 guests
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