Best 6 Snowman Cheese Ball Recipes

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Indulge in the magic of the holidays with our delightful Snowman Cheese Ball, a festive appetizer that's sure to bring smiles to faces. This easy-to-make recipe combines the classic flavors of cream cheese, cheddar, and walnuts with a touch of whimsy, creating a centerpiece that's both delicious and visually appealing. Accompanying this showstopper are three additional holiday-inspired recipes: a Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log, a Spiced Eggnog Dip, and a Merry Mint Chocolate Bark. Each recipe offers a unique twist on seasonal flavors, ensuring a delightful spread that caters to various tastes.

The Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log adds a vibrant pop of color and a nutty crunch, making it a perfect complement to the Snowman Cheese Ball. The Spiced Eggnog Dip exudes holiday cheer with its creamy, nutmeg-infused goodness, while the Merry Mint Chocolate Bark provides a refreshing contrast with its cool mint flavor and rich chocolate base. These four recipes together create a festive symphony of flavors that will elevate your holiday gatherings and leave your guests feeling merry and satisfied.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MAKE-AHEAD SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL



Make-Ahead Snowman Cheese Ball image

All holiday appetizers should be this fun! This adorable snowman is made of a delicious spread of seasoned cream and Cheddar cheeses.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 4h10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (16 ounces)
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 drops red pepper sauce
1 container (4 ounces) whipped cream cheese, softened
Decorations (see Success Hint), if desired
Assorted crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix 3 packages cream cheese and the Cheddar cheese; divide into 3 equal parts. Combine 2 parts to equal two-thirds of mixture; mix in pesto. Mix onion, mustard and pepper sauce into remaining one-third 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 45 mg

SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL



Snowman Cheese Ball image

This frosty fellow is always welcome at a winter gathering, according to Susan Seymour of Valatie, New York. He's very tasty, too--and gets a little zip from horseradish and garlic.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 1 snowman.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 package (4-1/2 ounces) dried beef, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
2 cartons (4 ounces each) spreadable cream cheese
5 dried cranberries
1 baby carrot
2 pretzel sticks
1 large round cracker
4 round butter-flavored crackers
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the dried beef, onions, horseradish and garlic powder until blended. Shape into two balls, one slightly larger than the other. Roll each in parsley. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., On a serving plate, place the smaller cheese ball on top of larger cheese ball, forming a snowman. Set aside 1 teaspoon spreadable cream cheese. Carefully cover snowman with remaining spreadable cream cheese. , Arrange cranberries for eyes and buttons. Insert carrot for nose and pretzel sticks for arms., Place a small dab of reserved cream cheese on top of large cracker. Top with a butter-flavored cracker. Repeat with three remaining butter-flavored crackers. Place on top of snowman. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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).

MR. SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL



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These are really cute during the winter months..Have made many of these and given them as gifts to neighbors

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Spreads

Time 6h15m

Yield 1 snowman

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, slightly softened
4 1/2 ounces dried beef, diced
1 bunch green onion (4-6 onion, chopped)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
8 ounces whipped cream cheese
3 black olives, pieces
8 -10 dried cranberries
2 rosemary sprigs or 2 pretzel sticks
1 teaspoon horseradish
1 maraschino cherry (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix packages of cream cheese with dried beef.
  • Add chopped green onions, reserve 1 green top for scarf.
  • Blend in garlic powder and horseradish; blend well.
  • Form 2 balls, making one slightly larger for the body.
  • Roll in dried parsley.
  • Stack on top of each other with the larger one on bottom.
  • Spread whipped cream cheese as frosting on the snowman.
  • Break off irregular pieces of black olive to form 3 buttons down the front.
  • Wrap the green onion tops around the neck for a scarf and tie.
  • Use rosemary sprigs or pretzel sticks for arms.
  • Make a halo from the dried cranberries.
  • Serve with hearty crackers.
  • May use 1 maraschino cherry for the mouth.
  • Allow to chill in refrigerator for 6-8 hours for the flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2587.5, Fat 237.4, SaturatedFat 132.9, Cholesterol 850.1, Sodium 5881.2, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 28.6, Protein 82.8

MAKE-AHEAD SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL



Make-Ahead Snowman Cheese Ball image

All holiday appetizers should be this fun! This adorable snowman is made of a delicious spread of seasoned cream and Cheddar cheeses.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 4h10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (16 ounces)
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 drops red pepper sauce
1 container (4 ounces) whipped cream cheese, softened
Decorations (see Success Hint), if desired
Assorted crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix 3 packages cream cheese and the Cheddar cheese; divide into 3 equal parts. Combine 2 parts to equal two-thirds of mixture; mix in pesto. Mix onion, mustard and pepper sauce into remaining one-third 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 45 mg

SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL



Snowman Cheese ball image

Everyone loves this

Provided by Joanne Winters

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 oz cream cheese
3 oz bacon bits
1 1/4 c walnuts or pecans
1/4 c mayonaise
2 scallions
1/2 c chopped parsley
1 Tbsp prepared white horseradish
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • 1. in large bowl combine all ingredients
  • 2. divide into three balls one small, one, medium and one large. place laying down on platter to form snowman laying down. I usually just use as a ball
  • 3. Chill and serve with crackers.

Tips:

  • To make the cheese ball easier to shape, chill the cream cheese and butter until firm before mixing.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the cream cheese and butter together with a fork until smooth.
  • To make the carrot nose, cut a small triangle out of a piece of orange bell pepper.
  • To make the eyes, use two black peppercorns or small pieces of black olive.
  • To make the hat, cut a circle out of a piece of black felt or construction paper.
  • To make the scarf, use a piece of red ribbon or yarn.
  • For a fun presentation, serve the cheese ball on a bed of shredded lettuce or snow.

Conclusion:

This snowman cheese ball is a fun and festive appetizer that is perfect for any holiday party. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Get creative and have fun with it!

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