Best 2 Almond Pinecone Cheeseball Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Almond Pinecone Cheeseball, a centerpiece that combines flavors and textures to create a memorable appetizer. This savory treat features a creamy cheese filling enveloped in a crunchy almond and pine nut crust, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. We also offer variations to cater to different preferences, including a classic cheddar cheeseball, a tangy blue cheese ball, and a spicy pepper jack cheeseball. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable cooking experience. Get ready to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds with our Almond Pinecone Cheeseball and its delectable variations.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PINECONE-SHAPED SPREAD

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Spreading Christmas cheer is deliciously simple with this holiday novelty. Originally my mother's recipe, it always gets raves.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups whole unblanched almonds, toasted
Fresh rosemary sprigs, optional
Assorted crackers or raw vegetables

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, bacon, onion, dill and pepper; chill. Form into two pinecone shapes on a serving platter. Beginning at the narrow end of each shape, arrange almonds in overlapping rows. Garnish with rosemary if desired. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

THE HEAVYSET CHEESE BALL

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Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 8h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups whole natural almonds
1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese
1/2 cup real mayonnaise
3 crispy cooked bacon slices, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
Sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Place and spread all the almonds on a cookie sheet or in a shallow pan, pushing the almonds around until they turn color, about 20 minutes.
Mix together the cream cheese and the mayonnaise. Add the bacon, salt and pepper, dill, and onion. Chill overnight.
On a serving platter, make 2 pine cone shapes with the cheese. Begin to press the almonds at a slight angle into the cheese, starting at the narrow end of the pine cone shape.
Do this in rows, continuing to overlap rows until all the cheese is covered. Garnish with fake sprigs, or real ones, or with rosemary.
Serve at room temperature and spread on crackers.

Tips for Making the Perfect Almond Pinecone Cheeseball

- To make the pinecone shape, use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut triangles out of the cheese mixture. - For a more realistic pinecone look, use a fork to create the texture of the pinecone scales. - If you don't have a star-shaped cookie cutter, you can use a sharp knife to cut the cheese mixture into triangles. - To make the almond "needles," use a sharp knife to score the almonds lengthwise. - You can also use chopped walnuts or pecans instead of almonds. - For a more festive look, sprinkle the cheeseball with red and green sprinkles. - Serve the cheeseball with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion

- The Almond Pinecone Cheeseball is a delicious and festive appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. - It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. - Serve it with crackers, bread, or vegetables for a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer.