Easy Christmas Tree Cheese Ball Appetizer
Description
Create the ultimate festive centerpiece with this Easy Christmas Tree Cheese Ball! Made with creamy cheddar, cream cheese, and savory seasonings, it’s a quick, delicious, and decorative holiday appetizer.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 cup Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the 24 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup sour cream, 2 cups cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Mix until fully blended and smooth.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a cone to form the base of the Christmas tree.
- Wrap the cone tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.
- Finely chop the 1 bunch fresh parsley. Remove the cheese cone from the wrap and press the parsley all over the outside to create a tree-like appearance.
- Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut a star from the 1 yellow bell pepper. Chop a few additional small pieces of bell pepper for decoration.
- Press the 1/2 cup sliced almonds into the cheese cone to form a garland design around the tree.
- Finish decorating by placing the bell pepper star on top, then add the halved 1/2 cup Roma tomatoes and the chopped bell pepper pieces around the tree.
- Serve with crackers and enjoy.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Start cookie cutter
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 11gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 368mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1791IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 1mg