Kids Creamy Cheddar and Apple Bites

By irvingd

Ingredients

• 250 g pkg block cream cheese, at room temp
• 1-2 peeled sweet apples, such as Empire,Ida Red or Red Delicious
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3/4 cup finely grated cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 36

Preparation

Step 1

Cut cream cheese into cubes and place in medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth. Coarsely grate apple onto a paper towel.
Fold up paper towel and squeeze out excess liquid. Place packed grated apple in a small bowl and add orange juice.
Toss to coat: this will prevent apple from browning quickly.
Stir apple into cream cheese and refrigerate until firm, 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
When firm, scoop 1 heaping tsp and roll into a ball. Place grated cheddar on a plate. Roll apple ball in cheddar until coated then place on a platter.
Repeat with remaining cream cheese mixture and cheddar. Serve immediately. If made ahead, apple balls will keep well covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day