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Christmas Pine Cone Cheese Ball

This creamy pine cone cheese ball recipe is made with cranberries and almonds for flavor and added crunch, perfect for holiday parties!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 525 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 8 oz whole almonds
  • 8 oz soft goat cheese well drained
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 sprigs of rosemary
  • Zest of ½ lime
  • salt and pepper
  • Crackers or crostini to serve

Instructions

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  1. To toast the almonds, heat a pan until medium hot. Add almonds and toast for 2 mins, until crisp and hot.
  2. Transfer into a plate and set aside until needed.
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer the cheese mixture in the freezer for 5 min, then shape into 4 little pine cones or 2 large ones.
  5. 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

Calories 525kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 21g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 210mg (9%) Potassium 438mg (13%) 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

% 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.