When it comes to cooking, a well-prepared appetizer can enhance the dining experience and impress your guests. One delectable option is the almond pinecone cheeseball, a delightful treat that combines the flavors of almonds, pine nuts, and creamy cheese. If you're looking for a recipe to craft this delightful appetizer, here are a few tips and tricks to ensure a successful culinary journey.
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PINE CONE CHEESE BALL
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
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
ALMOND PINECONE CHEESEBALL
Categories Cheese
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread almonds in single layer in cookie sheet. Bake at 300 for 15 min. stirring often. Combine cream cheese and mayo and mix well. Add bacon, onion, dill and pepper and mix well. Cover and chill overnight. Form into 2 pinecone shapes. Beginning at narrow end press almonds at slight angle in rows until completely covered
THE HEAVYSET CHEESE BALL
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Place and spread all the almonds on a cookie sheet or in a shallow pan, pushing the almonds around until they turn color, about 20 minutes.
- Mix together the cream cheese and the mayonnaise. Add the bacon, salt and pepper, dill, and onion. Chill overnight.
- On a serving platter, make 2 pine cone shapes with the cheese. Begin to press the almonds at a slight angle into the cheese, starting at the narrow end of the pine cone shape.
- Do this in rows, continuing to overlap rows until all the cheese is covered. Garnish with fake sprigs, or real ones, or with rosemary.
- Serve at room temperature and spread on crackers.
CHEESE SPREAD PINECONE
folks quickly cluster around this outdoorsy appetizer from Cindy Harrington of Euless, Texas. She turned her super cheese spread into a pinecone-using slice almonds, dill sprigs and a cinnamon stick!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 3-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add the feta, mozzarella, onion and cayenne ; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., On a serving platter, form cheese mixture into a pinecone shape. Beginning at the narrow end, arrange almonds in overlapping rows. Add cinnamon stick and dill for the stem and pine needles. Serve with breadsticks, crackers and/or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PINECONE CHEESE BALL
I found this recipe in Kraft's 'What's Cooking' magazine. It is very impressive looking, so I decided I had to try it.
Provided by Jaime in Winnipeg
Categories Spreads
Time 3h
Yield 1 cheese ball, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, and Dijon mustard in a blender or food processor until well blended.
- Stir in green chilies.
- Place in freezer for 20 minutes so that it is easier to handle and shape.
- Remove from freezer and place on wax paper.
- Shape into what resembles a pinecone.
- Stick the almonds into the cheese ball in rows that completely cover the cheese ball.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Let the cheese ball stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers.
CLASSIC PINECONE SUPER-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL
Here's everyone's favorite toasted almond pinecone cheese ball. It's every bit as creamy as the original, only this one has the added sharpness of Cheddar.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Meal Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and pepper.
- Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
- Refrigerate 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
Tips:
- Start with softened cream cheese. This will make it easier to mix and spread.
- Use a variety of nuts. Almonds, pecans, and walnuts are all good options.
- Add some dried fruit. Cranberries, raisins, and apricots are all good choices.
- Season the cheese ball. Use salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
- Shape the cheese ball into a pinecone. Use your hands to create the shape of a pinecone.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts. This will give it a crunchy coating.
- Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help it to firm up.
- Serve the cheese ball with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Almond Pinecone Cheeseball is a delicious and festive appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a beautiful and tasty cheese ball that is sure to be a hit with your guests.
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