Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

Christmas Tree Cheese Ball – is the perfectly easy, festive holiday appetizer that will be a hit at any Christmas party! Super gorgeous and stunning Christmas appetizer that might be too pretty to eat!

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Christmas appetizers are an essential part of holiday entertaining. If you’re looking for an elegant Christmas appetizer recipe, make sure to make this Christmas Tree Cheese Ball! It is a fun and creative way how to make holiday recipes not only extremely delicious, but also eye-appealing and perfect for the holiday table. It’s the perfect merry and bright holiday appetizer recipe you need to try this season.

This post is about how to make the perfect Christmas Tree Cheese Ball. 

Christmas Appetizer

The looks and the taste of this yummy cheese ball is out of this world! The cheese ball is full of cream cheese, grated cheese, and seasonings on the outside. If you and your guests love cheese balls as appetizers for any parties, you need to try out this stunning Christmas cheese ball! Decorated with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and a cheese shaped Christmas tree star, it makes the most fun and festive recipe to make for the holiday season. You can actually use any base of the cheese ball recipes you like, as this, Bruschetta Cheese Ball. As this appetizer is covered in fun toppings, you can’t see what’s inside. So get creative and use up your favorite cheese ball recipe. Although, our base of the cheese ball is incredible too!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• The most gorgeous holiday appetizer you’ll ever see.
• The taste and the looks are extremely festive.
• Creamy, cheesy, perfect for a large crowd parties.
• Destined to take center stage on your serving table.
• This is one of the best Christmas appetizers to enjoy while sipping on cocktails and chatting.

INGREDIENTS NOTES

Here’s all the ingredients you’ll need to make this extremely festive Christmas appetizer!

Cream Cheese

White Cheddar Cheese

Worcestershire Sauce

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Sundried Tomatoes

Black Pepper, Salt

Fresh Parsley

Cherry Tomatoes

Olives

Sliced Almonds

Pomegranate Seeds

Fresh Rosemary

HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS TREE CHEESE BALL

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, green onions, sundried tomatoes, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the cheese mixture. Stir all ingredients together.

Shape the cheese mixture into a Christmas tree shape and place the cheeseball on a serving platter or plate. You can use your hands or plastic wrap to help shape it.

Sprinkle over the tree fresh parsley and press gently to adhere the parsley to the surface of the cheeseball.

Decorate the cheeseball with cherry tomatoes, sliced almonds, olives and pomegranate seeds to resemble ornaments and garlands on a Christmas tree. Be creative and arrange them in a festive pattern.

Refrigerate the cheeseball for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

• This cheeseball can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve, making it a convenient option for parties and gatherings.
• Feel free to customize the decorations and use any other ingredients you prefer to create your unique Christmas tree cheese ball.
• Serve the cheese ball with your favorite crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks.
• Soften the cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing and shaping.
• Use high-quality cheddar cheese for the best flavor and texture.
• Adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences. Feel free to add more garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, or salt if desired.
• When shaping the cheese mixture into a Christmas tree shape, you can use plastic wrap to help create a smooth and even surface.
• To make the cheeseball firmer and easier to handle, refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before decorating.
• Store the decorated cheese ball in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
• It can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
• If you have leftovers, enjoy them within the recommended storage time.

RECIPE FAQ’S

HOW TO STORE A CHRISTMAS TREE CHEESE BALL?

Wrap the Christmas Cheese ball in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for about 4 days up to a week.

HOW DO YOU SERVE A CHEESE BALL?

Serve it on your favorite serving plate with additional appetizer dippers, such as, crackers, fruit, or bread.

CAN I USE DIFFERENT DECORATIONS?

Yes, sure! Feel free to use whatever you like. Different fruits, nuts, seeds, greenery, berries even.

Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

Christmas Tree Cheese Ball - is the perfectly easy, festive holiday appetizer that will be a hit at any Christmas party! Super gorgeous and stunning Christmas appetizer that might be too pretty to eat!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 10 as an appetizer

Ingredients

  

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved for decoration
• 1/4 cup olives for decoration
• 2 tbsp almonds, sliced
• 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds, for decoration
• fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions

 

• In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, green onions, sundried tomatoes, black pepper, and salt to the cheese mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
• Shape the cheese mixture into a Christmas tree shape and place the cheeseball on a serving platter or plate.  You can use your hands or plastic wrap to help shape it.
• Sprinkle over the tree fresh parsley and press gently to adhere the parsley to the surface of the cheeseball.
• Decorate the cheeseball with cherry tomatoes, sliced almonds, olives and pomegranate seeds to resemble ornaments and garlands on a Christmas tree. Be creative and arrange them in a festive pattern.
• Refrigerate the cheeseball for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

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