Christmas Tree Cheeseball
This Christmas Tree Cheeseball is an easy, no-cook holiday appetizer, a Christmas party snack, or a festive finger food. It’s perfect to serve with crackers or fresh veggies.
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It’s creamy, cheesy, and great for sharing with family and friends at Christmas parties. If you want more ideas like this, try this Reindeer Cheeseball, or serve them with Pecan Snowball Cookies for dessert.
How to Make Christmas Tree Cheeseball
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. In a large mixing bowl, fold together the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Form the mixture into a cone shape, then wrap it in plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Before serving, finely chop the parsley and cover the cheeseball to look like tree branches.
4. Use a star cookie cutter to cut a star from the bell pepper and chop a few small bell pepper pieces.
5. Press the sliced almonds into the cheese ball to create a garland effect.
6. Decorate with the bell pepper star, halved Roma tomatoes, and remaining bell pepper pieces.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Make sure to chill the cheeseball for at least 4 hours or overnight. This helps it hold its shape and makes it easier to decorate.
- Always use softened cream cheese so it mixes easily with the sour cream and cheddar.
- Decorate Just Before Serving: Add the parsley, almonds, and veggies right before serving to keep everything fresh and bright.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh veggies for a complete appetizer tray.
Christmas tree Cheeseball
Ingredients
- 3 8 oz. packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 cup Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- Star cookie cutter
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, fold together the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Form the mixture into a cone shape, then wrap it in plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, finely chop the parsley and cover the cheeseball to look like tree branches.
- Use a star cookie cutter to cut a star from the bell pepper and chop a few small bell pepper pieces.
- Press the sliced almonds into the cheese ball to create a garland effect.
- Decorate with the bell pepper star, halved Roma tomatoes, and remaining bell pepper pieces.
- Serve with crackers and enjoy!
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