Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

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If you haven’t noticed yet, holiday cheese balls are my go-to for easy and festive appetizers—like my Pinecone Cheese Balls. They’re super cute and delicious  and, more importantly, easy to make in advance! It only takes 6 ingredients to knock the stockings off your guests with this Christmas tree cheese ball. Plus it’s super mild and creamy so all your guests, from 1 to 92, can enjoy it.

For other apps to whip up this holiday season, try my Pumpkin Cheese Ball, Pine Cone Cheese Ball, Brie Brûlée, Wreath Appetizer, Pumpkin Baked Brie, Cheesy Pull Apart Bread, Salami Chips, Whipped Burrata Dip, and Epic Holiday Board. 

For more holiday ideas, check out my Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s recipes.

Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe

Ingredients

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened

• 6 oz Grand Cru, grated

• 1 (1-oz) packet dry onion soup mix 

• 1/3 cup sliced almonds 

• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ cup parsley, chopped

• Crackers, for serving

Directions

• In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and soup mix until fully combined. Add Grand Cru cheese and stir to combine.

• Using your hands and/or a rubber spatula shape the mixture into a cone, pointy end up. Top with parsley and use plastic wrap to gently press onto the cheese. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. 

• When ready to serve, let tree stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Press tomatoes and almonds into the cheese to decorate. before serving.  

• Serve with your favorite crackers and enjoy!

@ainttooproudtomeg

CHRISTMAS TREE CHEESE BALL using @Roth Cheese Grand Cru. Cheese balls are my go-to for a delicious & easy holiday appetizer because they can easily be made in advance and then set out for guests when ready. #RothPartner   With just 6 ingredients you can make this showstopper. To ensure that my cheese ball is especially flavorful, I use #RothCheese Grand Cru, an alpine-style cheese that’s robust and full-bodied. Use it to jazz up your holiday appetizers. And if you need help, #RothCheese even lists out pairing suggestions on the package!! Find Roth Grand Cru in the deli case at your local grocer.   INGREDIENTS 16 oz cream cheese, softened 1 6 oz block Grand Cru cheese, shredded 1 oz dry onion soup mix (1 envelope) 1/3 cup sliced almonds  6 cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup parsley, chopped Crackers of choice INSTRUCTIONS 1. Mix cream cheese and dry soup mix in medium bowl until well blended. 2. Add shredded Grand Cru cheese; mix well. 3. Shape into a cone. 4. Press the parsley onto the outside of the cone using saran wrap. 5. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Let tree stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.  Press in tomato halves and sliced almonds to decorate. 6. Serve with crackers and enjoy! #cheesetok #cheeseballs #foodtok #christmasappetizer

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What to Pair With Your Cheese Ball

Grand Cru is a robust yet mild Alpine-style cheese with nutty undertones that goes super well with most things, but I love to pair it with a range of sweet and savory things! Try:

• Cranberries

• Fig jam

• Olives

• Candied pecans

• Dried apricots

• Grapes

• Marcona Almonds

• Honey

Check out more ideas here!

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