Impress your family and friends with a festive and delicious make-ahead snowman cheese ball, perfect for any holiday gathering or party. This easy-to-make appetizer combines the flavors of creamy cheese, savory herbs, and a variety of colorful toppings, all arranged to resemble an adorable snowman. With its impressive appearance and delightful taste, this make-ahead Snowman Cheese Ball will be the star of your holiday table, bringing joy and cheer to all who indulge in its cheesy goodness.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
MAKE-AHEAD SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL
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
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
MAKE-AHEAD SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL
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
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).
MAKE-AHEAD SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL
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
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
Tips and Conclusion
Tips:
- To make the cheese ball ahead of time, shape it into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- When you're ready to serve the cheese ball, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
- To decorate the cheese ball, use a variety of toppings such as crumbled bacon, chopped nuts, shredded carrots, or sliced olives.
- Serve the cheese ball with crackers, pretzels, or bread.
- For a fun and festive touch, use a snowman cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the cheese ball.
Conclusion: The snowman cheese ball is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any holiday party. With its festive appearance and creamy, flavorful filling, this cheese ball is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy appetizer, give the snowman cheese ball a try. You won't be disappointed!
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