Mrs Balls Festive Cheese Board with Toppers

Cheese boards are a festive time essential!

Recipe by: Tiffany Kate-Lyn Matthews 
Preparation time: 15 – 20 minutes 
Cooking time: 10 – 15 minutes

Ingredients:

 

For the spicy chutney biltong dip:

  • 250g sliced beef biltong, roughly chopped

  • 1 cup mayonnaise 
  • 
½ cup cream cheese, plain

  • ¼ cup Mr’s Balls Jalapeño Chutney
  • 
¼ cup parsley, chopped

  • salt & pepper

For chutney onion topper:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced 
  • ¼ cup water 
  • ½ cup Mr’s Balls Jalapeño Chutney
  • 1 tsp black pepper
For the charcuterie board:

  • 150g beef biltong sicks
  • 100g sliced beef biltong

  • 250g salted cracker biscuits

  • 125g camembert cheese

  • 125g brie cheese
  • 250g mixed nuts
  • 
grapes
  • 
strawberries

  • blueberries
  • 
fresh cherries
  •  
fresh rosemary sprigs

How To Make Cheese Board

  1. For the spicy chutney biltong dip: Add all ingredients for the dip into a food processor and blitz until smooth.
  2. For the chutney onion topper: Heat oil in a pan, then add in onion and allow it to cook until translucent. Add in chutney and water, then allow it to simmer for 10 – 15 minutes over medium heat until slightly reduced & thickened. Season to taste with black pepper.

  3. To assemble the festive board: Spoon the dip & topper into serving bowls and place onto a large board. Arrange the cheese around the board – make sure to distribute it evenly. Place fruit next to the cheese. Fill in the empty spots with crackers, biltong and nuts.
  4. Garnish with a few sprigs of fresh rosemary and cherries.  Enjoy!

Chefs Tip: For a spicier dip, add a dash of chili flakes or smoked paprika to complement the jalapeño chutney. Alternatively, mix in a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for a tangy twist.
The onion topper can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.