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Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

This yummy festive Christmas tree cheese ball is the perfect holiday appetizer for any Christmas party! Make this creamy Christmas cheese ball in minutes and serve alongside your favorite crackers and bread!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 ball
Calories: 945 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • ½ cup fresh coriander
  • ¼ cup fresh thyme
  • 3 TBS shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 TBS garlic powder
  • pine nuts (to decorate tree)
  • dried cranberries (to decorate tree)

Instructions

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  1. Combine 2/3 cup of parsley, 2/3 cup coriander, thyme, parmesan cheese, cream cheese and garlic powder in bowl and mix well.
  2. Place mixture on large piece of plastic wrap and wrap completely. Shape into a "tree" by creating a cylinder and thinning out the top.
  3. Remove the plastic wrap and roll "tree" in remaining 1/3 cup parsley and 1/3 cup coriander.
  4. Place "tree" on plate and decorate with pine nuts and dried cranberries. Add a pecan for a star.
  5. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Chop the herbs finely and mix them well so people don’t get huge chunks of herbs with any bite.
  • Store in the fridge after making it until you’re ready to eat. It should be ready to go immediately but if you’re not serving right away, put it in the fridge to chill until you’re ready to serve.
  • Change up the decorations to things you like if pine nuts and cranberries aren’t your thing. This would be good with pomegranate seeds, any other kind of nuts, and even things like pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 945kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 83g (128%) Saturated Fat 47g (235%) Cholesterol 263mg (88%) Sodium 989mg (41%) Potassium 997mg (28%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 9053IU (181%) Vitamin C 137mg (152%) Calcium 670mg (67%) Iron 14mg (78%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1ball

Amount Per Serving

Calories 945

% 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.