Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
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5
Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
Description
This cheese ball combines cream cheese, shredded parmesan, garlic powder, and finely chopped fresh parsley, coriander, and thyme. The herbs add freshness and color while the cheeses provide a smooth, tangy base. After mixing, the cheese is shaped into a tapered cylinder to resemble a Christmas tree and rolled in more chopped herbs for a uniform green surface.
The tree is decorated with pine nuts and dried cranberries to simulate ornaments and a pecan placed atop as a star, adding contrasting textures and festive colors. This makes it visually appealing as a centerpiece for holiday snack tables.
Serve chilled with crackers or sliced bread. Chilling before serving helps the flavors meld and the shape hold. The appetizer offers a balance of creamy, savory, and nutty elements with herbaceous brightness from the fresh greens.
Adjust decorations based on preference, substituting other nuts or seeds. Finely chopping herbs ensures a pleasant texture without large herb chunks.
Ingredients
- ½ cup parsley fresh
- ½ cup Coriander fresh
- ¼ cup thyme fresh
- 3 TBS Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 TBS garlic powder
- pine nuts (to decorate tree)
- dried cranberries (to decorate tree)
Instructions
- Combine 2/3 cup of parsley, 2/3 cup coriander, thyme, parmesan cheese, cream cheese and garlic powder in bowl and mix well.
- Place mixture on large piece of plastic wrap and wrap completely. Shape into a "tree" by creating a cylinder and thinning out the top.
- Remove the plastic wrap and roll "tree" in remaining 1/3 cup parsley and 1/3 cup coriander.
- Place "tree" on plate and decorate with pine nuts and dried cranberries. Add a pecan for a star.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Chop fresh herbs finely to avoid large bites of herbs.
- Keep the cheese ball refrigerated until serving to maintain shape and freshness.
- Customize decorations with nuts, seeds, or dried fruit such as pomegranate seeds or pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1ball
Amount Per Serving
Calories 945 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 945kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 83g | 128% |
| Saturated Fat | 47g | 235% |
| Cholesterol | 263mg | 88% |
| Sodium | 989mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 997mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 9053IU | 181% |
| Vitamin C | 137mg | 152% |
| Calcium | 670mg | 67% |
| Iron | 14mg | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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