Snowman Cheese Ball
Dec 05, 2023 Updated Dec 25, 2024
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Whether or not the weather outside is frightful, this snowman cheese ball is so very delightful! Bring this adorable app to your holiday party or serve it at home for a festive winter-themed snack. The best part is that it’s super easy! All you have to do is mix up all the cheesy, herby goodness and turn it into the perfect snowperson!
For more winter-y ideas, try my:
- Charcuterie Chalet
- Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Ball
- Latke Board
- Christmas Dessert Board
- Christmas Tree Dessert Board
- Oh Christmas Brie Board
- Build Your Own Hot Chocolate Board (and this Spiked version!)
- Brie Brûlée
- Christmas Crack
- Cheesecake Toppings Board
Snowman Cheese Ball Recipe
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Italian cheese blend. NOTE: If a bag of Italian Style Shredded Cheese Blend is unavailable, here is a mix, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup shredded parmesan, ¼ cup shredded asiago, ¼ cup shredded fontina, ¼ cup shredded provolone.
- 1 teaspoon minced chives
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups grated Parmesan
- Black peppercorns, for garnish
- Baby carrots, for serving
- Crackers, for serving
How To Make a Snowman Cheese Ball
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, Italian cheese blend, chives, parsley, rosemary, and garlic powder.
- Push the cheese into the center of the bowl and form into a ball. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to overnight.
- Separate the chilled mixture into two pieces, one bigger than the other. Use your hands to roll them into balls. (Pro tip: Use the plastic wrap while shaping the cheese for less mess and a smoother shape!) Place the Parmesan in a bowl. Working one at a time, roll the cheese balls in the Parmesan (or pat the cheese onto the cheese).
- Stack the smaller ball on top of the bigger ball. Push the cloves into the cheese balls to make your snowman’s face and buttons. Cut one baby carrot into a small triangle and push into the snowman’s face as a nose.
- Serve on a platter with crackers and carrots on the side.
Snowman Cheeseball Video Tutorial
Other Snowman Cheese Ball Fillings
If you want to make different versions of this cheese ball, have at it! As you may know, I’m a big fan of goat cheese balls too. Try swapping or adding in some of these Italian-inspired mix-ins:
- Cooked pancetta
- Pecans
- Hot honey
- Red pepper flakes
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Toasted pine nuts
Show Me Your Snowpeople
I hope this post inspires you to make this recipe. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the snacks and apps you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share!
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Snowman Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups Italian cheese blend (SEE NOTE at bottom)
- 1 tsp minced chives
- 1/2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups grated Parmesan
- Black peppercorns for garnish
- Baby carrots for serving
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, Italian cheese blend, chives, parsley, rosemary, and garlic powder.
- Push the cheese into the center of the bowl and form into a ball. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to overnight.
- Separate the chilled mixture into two pieces, one bigger than the other. Use your hands to roll them into balls. (Pro tip: Use the plastic wrap while shaping the cheese for less mess and a smoother shape!) Place the Parmesan in a bowl. Working one at a time, roll the cheese balls in the Parmesan (or pat the cheese onto the cheese).
- Stack the smaller ball on top of the bigger ball. Push the cloves into the cheese balls to make your snowman’s face and buttons. Cut one baby carrot into a small triangle and push into the snowman’s face as a nose.
- Serve on a platter with crackers and carrots on the side.
- NOTE: If a bag of Italian Style Shredded Cheese Blend is unavailable, here is a mix, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup shredded parmesan, ¼ cup shredded asiago, ¼ cup shredded fontina, ¼ cup shredded provolone.
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Hi. What is an Italian Cheese Blend please.
you can find it in the packaged shredded cheeses in most groceries. But if a bag of Italian Style Shredded Cheese Blend is unavailable, here is a mix, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, ½ cup shredded parmesan, ¼ cup shredded asiago, ¼ cup shredded fontina, ¼ cup shredded provolone. I have added this note to the recipe. Thanks for calling it out.
The snowman cheeseball is too cute! I love rosemary so I know that I would love this cheeseball.
I made this last year for our charcuterie board & it was a hit!! So cute & festive!
Love your ideas! I’ve made a few and have your cheese board cards
Taking it waaaaay back to your childhood! Although adults THINK they have outgrown snowmen, the truth is that NO-ONE really does! Snowmen always hold a happy spot in our hearts. This is no different. I like the idea of having a cheesy snowman in the middle of items that can be used to compliment the cheese I see this cheesy guy surrounded by tiny individual tomatoes (with toothpicks to pick them up), celery sticks, black olives, and maybe some pita chips. I also think that adding sun dried tomatoes, and colorful tiny bits of yellow or red bell peppers to the cheese before you make the snowman would be visually appealing. Cute idea!