Golf Ball Cheese Ball

Looking for the perfect snack to tee up for The Masters watch party or a golf-themed gathering? This Golf Ball Cheese Ball is a hole-in-one appetizer! It's not only visually stunning, but it's made with just 3 ingredients in only 5 minutes. It couldn't be easier.

Pick up two packs of your favorite Boursin cheese and form them into a sphere. Poke holes for the iconic golf ball look and serve straight on the green... of fresh dill. Enjoy this cheese ball with your favorite crackers or vegetables.

This homemade golf ball cheese ball is an impressive appetizer that is sure to wow the golf fans in your life. Make it to watch The Masters or for a golf-themed birthday party and get ready to swing into snack mode!

If you like this recipe, you'll also enjoy my marinated goat cheese spread with olives and herbs, blender salsa, buffalo chicken dip, Italian marinated olives, and melon and prosciutto skewers.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here is everything you'll need to make a golf ball shaped cheese ball:

• Boursin cheese—You'll need two packs for this recipe so I like to choose two different flavors. Garlic & herb pairs well with shallot & chive. Pick flavors that are light in color like a golf ball.
• Fresh dill—this makes up the "green" for our golf ball! Roughly chop your fresh dill and place it in the center of your serving dish. Chives would also work well here.
• Assorted crackers—Use your favorites! I enjoy Breton crackers, Triscuits, and Pretzel Crackers. You can also enjoy this cheese ball smeared on sliced veggies.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full ingredient list, instructions, and macros.

(1) Stack the two Boursin cheeses on top of each other and cover in plastic wrap. Form into a sphere.

On your serving plate, place a pile of fresh dill in the centre as your golf green. Remove the plastic and add the cheese ball on top.

(2) Grab a chopstick or the back of a wooden spoon and spray with some oil. Poke holes all around the cheese ball until it looks like a golf ball! Wipe off the excess cheese between each hole.

(3) Arrange crackers around the plate and enjoy! Add some golf tees for a show-stopping appetizer.

How to Serve a Golf Ball Cheese Ball

I recommend following the presentation in the images here. Place a bunch of roughly chopped fresh dill in the center of a serving platter or large plate. Add the golf ball cheese ball on top and surround with crackers. You could also place the crackers and any veggies on a separate plate. Don't forget a small cheese knife for spreading.

Make Ahead & Storage

You can prepare the cheese ball a day before or a few hours in advance. Place it on top of the dill and put the whole platter in the fridge. Alternatively, just leave the plastic-wrapped cheese ball in the fridge and poke the holes before serving. It will be easiest to poke the holes if the cheese is fridge cold.

Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for a few days.

Expert Tips

Here are some of my top tips and tricks for a great cheese ball:

• Wash your dill before placing it on the platter.
• Keep the Boursin cheese in the fridge until you form the golf ball. It will be easier when cold. If the plastic wrap is getting sticky, pop the whole ball in the freezer for 10 minutes or until it firms back up again.
• Use a round utensil like the back of a wooden spoon or chopstick to poke the holes all around the cheese ball. Wipe it with any oil first and use a paper towel to wipe off excess cheese after each poke.
• Combine Boursin flavors for even more deliciousness!
• Let the cheese ball come to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you're hosting a Masters watch party or just in it for the snacks, this golf ball cheese ball is sure to be a hole-in-one. It's a simple appetizer that is sure to impress. Game on and snack on!

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