CHRISTMAS TREE CHEESE BALL RECIPE BY TASTY
This mini Christmas tree of cheese is guaranteed to get your holiday party started. After shaping the goat cheese mixture into a cone shape, create a pine needle effect using freeze-dried chives. Decorate the cheeseball tree with a pine nut garland, dried cranberry ornaments, and a star-shaped cheddar cracker on top.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the goat cheese, pistachios, dried cranberries, orange zest, rosemary, maple syrup, salt, and pepper with a rubber spatula until well-combined. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before assembling. The cheese mixture can be made up to 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until ready to assemble and serve.
- To assemble, transfer the cheese mixture to a serving platter and, using gloved hands greased with nonstick spray, mold the mixture into a cone shape.
- Using dry hands, gently press the freeze-dried chives onto the cheese cone to adhere, making sure to coat the entire surface.
- Insert pine nuts into the cone in the pattern of a garland. Dot the "tree" with more dried cranberries for "ornaments". Top with the star-shaped cracker.
- Serve with more crackers and crudités.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 6 grams
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brett thomas
[email protected]This cheese ball was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Nitu Singh Thapa
[email protected]I've made this cheese ball several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.
Mohan Updi
[email protected]This cheese ball was the perfect addition to our holiday spread. It was festive, delicious, and everyone loved it.
Sajith Premalal
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cheese balls, but this one was actually really good.
RUBINA RAJA
[email protected]This cheese ball was a bit too time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth the effort.
Natasha N
[email protected]I had a hard time finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth it in the end. The cheese ball was delicious!
Izaiah Barrios
[email protected]This cheese ball was a little too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good.
Noah Teter
[email protected]I love how festive this cheese ball looks! It's the perfect way to add some holiday cheer to your table.
Shamim 650
[email protected]This was the easiest and most delicious cheese ball I've ever made. I will definitely be making it again for future parties.
Prabin Basnet
[email protected]I made this cheese ball for my family and they all loved it! It was the perfect appetizer for our Christmas dinner.
Vusumzi Gift
[email protected]This Christmas tree cheese ball was a huge hit at our holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.