Christmas Pine Cone Cheese Ball
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
525 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Christmas Pine Cone Cheese Ball
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This creamy pine cone cheese ball recipe is made with cranberries and almonds for flavor and added crunch, perfect for holiday parties!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz almonds whole
- 8 oz soft goat cheese well drained
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- lime zest of 1/2
- salt
- black pepper
- crackers to serve, or crostini
Instructions
- To toast the almonds, heat a pan until medium hot. Add almonds and toast for 2 mins, until crisp and hot.
- Transfer into a plate and set aside until needed.
- In a large bowl mix together the cheese and cranberries, season with freshly cracked salt and red pepper. Add lime zest and mix until just combined.
- Transfer the cheese mixture in the freezer for 5 min, then shape into 4 little pine cones or 2 large ones.
- Beginning at the narrow end of each shape, arrange almonds in overlapping rows. Garnish with small sprigs of rosemary and serve with your favorite crackers or crostini. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
525kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
210mg
(9%)
Potassium
438mg
(9%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
586IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
233mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 586IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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