Presenting the showstopping centrepiece for your next cheese board! This festive cheese ball is infused with chilli and mango chutney, then encrusted with Bombay mix and juicy pomegranate seeds.

In a medium bowl, mix the pepper and onion mixture with the cheese and cornstarch. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Form the mixture into 8 balls, squeezing out any excess liquid.

Then coat the outside of the cheese balls with the pecan bacon mixture by rolling them on the plate. Arrange them on the parchment paper. Gently press a pretzel stick into the center of each mini ...