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CHRISTMAS TREE CHEESE BALL
This CHRISTMAS TREE CHEESE BALL will be the cutest appetizer on your holiday table. A cheese ball shaped and decorated to look like a Christmas tree.
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Servings: 1
Calories: 158kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 packages 8 ounces each cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups white shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped, divided
- ¼ cup sliced pecans and salted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons green olives optional garnish
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate arils
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, ¼ cup parsley, and 1 tablespoon rosemary. Mix until smooth.
- Scrape the cheese mixture into the center of a serving platter or cake stand. Shape it into a tree-like cone.
- Decorate the tree with remaining chopped parsley, rosemary, pecans, peanuts, green olives, and pomegranate arils.
- Serve immediately with crackers or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
This cheese ball Christmas tree can be made up to 2 days in advance. Wrap the tree in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge. Garnish the tree just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 342mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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