MAKE-AHEAD SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL

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This is so cute when decorated and can be made up to a month ahead of an event and stored in the freezer to decorate the day of!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Spreads

Time 4h

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 drops red pepper sauce
1 (4 ounce) container whipped cream cheese, softened
rosemary (optional)
dried cranberries (optional)
olives, diced or raisins (optional)
pimiento or red bell pepper (optional)
radicchio or carrot (optional)
asparagus or celery rib (optional)
assorted cracker, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix 3 pkg cream cheese and the Cheddar cheese; divide into 3 equal parts.
  • Combine 2 parts to equal 2/3 of mixture.
  • Mix in pesto.
  • Mix onion, mustard and pepper sauce into remaining 1/3 mixture.
  • Cover each cheese mixture and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm enough to shape.
  • Shape each cheese mixture into ball.
  • Wrap each ball, label and freeze.
  • May be frozen up to 1 month ahead.
  • About 12 hours before serving, remove balls from freezer.
  • Thaw in wrappers in refrigerator.
  • Arrange balls on serving plate with smaller ball on top for head of snowman.
  • Frost snowman with whipped cream cheese before serving.
  • Decorate as desired.
  • Serve with crackers.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.
  • To decorate, if desired, use your imagination to decorate this whimsical snowman!
  • You can use fresh rosemary and dried cranberries (crown), chopped olive pieces or raisins (eyes and buttons), pimiento or red bell pepper (mouth), radicchio or carrot ribbon (scarf), and asparagus spears or celery sticks (arms).

Jenniey Mundile
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This cheese ball is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Daniel Mercado
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I love how this cheese ball is both festive and delicious. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.


Tiffany Malone
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This cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


BARKAAT AHMAD
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I made this cheese ball for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to celebrate the holidays.


Amoo Kiptoo
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This cheese ball is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious and festive.


geo lifetime
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I've never made a cheese ball before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfectly!


SK Rubel
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This cheese ball is a great make-ahead appetizer. You can make it a day or two in advance and then just pop it in the fridge until you're ready to serve.


Masood azher
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I love how versatile this cheese ball is. You can serve it with crackers, bread, or even vegetables.


Aisha Tamang
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This cheese ball is the perfect way to add some holiday cheer to your party table.


korean pissi
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I'm not a big fan of cheese balls, but this one is an exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavors are perfect.


Hayden clary
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This cheese ball is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I highly recommend it!


Noelle Noelle
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I love how this cheese ball is both festive and delicious. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.


Allamdar Mehdi
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This is the cutest cheese ball I've ever seen! I can't wait to make it for my next party.


md hasan
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I've made this cheese ball several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering.


ADEEL PIRINSIS
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This snowman cheese ball was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.