5.0 from 9 votes
Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
Creating a Christmas Tree Cheese Ball is effortless, yet it boasts an impressive appearance. Its festive shape resembles a Christmas tree, while the cheeseball itself is bursting with delicious flavors.
Prep Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 277 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pkgs cream cheese 8 ounces each
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3-4 Drops Red Pepper Sauce
- 1 cup parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
- cheddar cheese for the star
Instructions
- Mix together the cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and salt with a hand held mixer until combined and smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate for a few hours until the cheese is form enough to shape.
- Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator and wrap in plastic wrap. Use your hands to form the mixture into a cone shape to look like a Christmas tree.
- Remove the plastic wrap and press the chopped parsley around the outside of the cheese.
- Press the pine nuts and diced red bell pepper into the sides of the cheese ball for decorations.
- Cut the cheddar cheese in the shape of a star and place on top of the cheese ball.
- Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
352mg
(15%)
Potassium
141mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1457IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
213mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 352mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1457IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.