This is our go-to appetizer for the holidays
It’s simple, savoury, and loaded with flavour thanks to our Jalapeño, Aromatic Herbs, Garlic, and Chili Hot Flavour Drops. It’s the easiest way to build your perfect flavour profile without chopping or fuss.
They’re easy to make, absolutely delicious, and—thanks to our flavour drops—you can transform ordinary pretzels into irresistible bursts of flavour! Even better, this recipe offers a fun, creative way to add a personal touch to your gifts.
For this version, we went all out and used four savoury flavours: Jalapeño, Aromatic Herb, Garlic, and a touch of Chili Hot. But honestly, you can mix and match whatever combination suits your taste. This recipe is as much about showing how easy it is to create your own savoury blend as it is about making a great appetizer for friends or for yourself whenever you want.
Want more herb? Go for it. Prefer a little more heat? Add a few extra drops of Chili Hot. Need a softer garlic note? Easy. Because when you’re working with flavour drops, adjusting ratios is simple, clean, and precise.
Holiday Hosting Made Easy
The holidays are full of gatherings, potlucks, and last-minute “can you bring something?” moments. A cheese ball is always a win, and flavour drops make it even easier.
Just a smooth base, a few flavour drops, and total control over your flavour profile. Serve it with crackers, veggies, or tuck it into a holiday board — it’s festive, flavourful, and guaranteed to disappear.
If there was ever a holiday hosting hack worth keeping on hand, this cheese ball is it.
Jalapeño Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 6 drops Jalapeño Flavour Drops adjust to preference
- 8-10 drops Garlic Flavour Drops adjust to preference
- 3 drops Chili Hot Flavour Drops adjust to desired heat
- 3 drops Aromatic Herbs Flavour
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Coating
- ½ cup crushed pretzels
- 2-3 tbsp paprika
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, lemon juice and salt.
- Add all flavour drops and mix well until fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a ball.
- Roll the cheese ball in crushed pretzels or paprika to coat, adding crunch or colour.
- Chill for 15 minutes before serving with crackers and/or veggies.
Let’s talk flavour shall we?
Natural Jalapeño Flavour Drops
All bias aside. This flavour is phenomenal. You get that bright, fresh green pepper taste, full of jalapeño character, without chopping a single pepper. No seeds. No unexpected heat spikes. No extra moisture that could throw off the texture of your cheese ball.
Just pure, clean jalapeño flavour that blends beautifully into a creamy base and adds amazing depth. It’s the flavour that brings everything together and gives the cheese ball its standout personality.
Aromatic Herbs
This flavour brings instant balance. It’s a fresh, blended herb profile without the grit or uneven flavour of dried spices. Smooth, clean, and perfect for holiday apps or adding a sophisticated twist to cocktails.
Chili Hot
If you want a gentle lift of heat without adding pepper flavour, this is your go-to. Just a drop or two adds the perfect warm kick.
Garlic
Garlic is essential, but garlic chunks or clumpy powder are not. Our Garlic Flavour Drops give you that savoury hit without affecting texture.
Simply Savory Flavours
CHANCE!
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