PINE CONE CHEESE BALL

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Any cheese ball is a welcome addition to a holiday party spread, but when you bring one that looks like a pine cone, you're talking about a real showstopper.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 ounces goat cheese, softened
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
½ clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup whole almonds, or as needed
3 large fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Stir cream cheese, goat cheese, parsley, tarragon, thyme, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth and well-mixed.
  • Turn cheese mixture out onto a serving platter and form into a tapered oval shape to resemble a pine cone.
  • Starting at the tapered end, press almonds into the cheese cone so that the tip of the almond is facing out and down, and cheese cone is completely covered with almonds and resembles a pine cone. Place rosemary sprigs at the top to resemble pine needles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 129.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Sohel Khan
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I love this cheese ball! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for snacks.


Bryce Krantz
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This cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ridam Dhami
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I've made this cheese ball several times and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the pine nuts add a nice crunch.


Christopher Vigil
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This cheese ball is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always ready when I need it.


Fatima Bibi
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I made this cheese ball for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Shobha Karki
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This cheese ball is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Someone Existing
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I love this cheese ball! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for snacks.


Joseph Karuri
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This cheese ball is one of my favorite appetizers. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the pine nuts add a nice crunch.


Tebogo Manne
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I've made this cheese ball several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Alex_Ro
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This cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Tiroyamodimo Bafana
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I made this cheese ball for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Adriaan Cloete
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This cheese ball was a hit at my party! It was easy to make and everyone loved it.