Description
A festive and easy Christmas Tree Cheese Ball that transforms ordinary party food into a delightful centerpiece for your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1.5–2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Black pepper and salt to taste
- Diced bell peppers (for decoration)
- Pine nuts or pistachios (for decoration)
- Fresh parsley (for decoration)
- Cheese star (optional, for the top)
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by removing it from the fridge 30-60 minutes before starting.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the shredded cheddar and seasonings until smooth.
- Transfer the cheese mixture onto plastic wrap, shape it into a cone, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight until firm.
- Once chilled, remove from the fridge and press parsley onto the surface, then add the pine nuts, diced bell peppers, and any other decorations.
- Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or chips.
Notes
Make it nut-free by omitting nuts or using seeds. For a lighter version, try Greek yogurt in place of some cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg