‘Tis the season for delightful treats, and nothing spreads cheer like a flavorful Christmas tree cheese ball! This simple, festive recipe blends creamy and savory goodness, will add the perfect touch to your holiday spread. Check out my blogger friends’ best holiday appetizer recipes below too!

 

 

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Welcome to our best holiday appetizer roundup! A big shoutout to my friend Jen from Tatertots and Jello blog for organizing this fun event—thanks, Jen!

If you’ve just arrived from Tatertots and Jello blog, weren’t her puff pastry pesto tree appetizer amazing?

In case you missed it, last week we hosted a virtual cookie exchange, featuring a variety of the most delicious Christmas cookie recipes.

 

Festive Christmas Tree Cheese Ball Recipe

 

 

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans or almonds)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Festive crackers for serving

Instructions:

1. Mix Cream Cheese and Cheddar: In a large bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

 

 

2. Add Flavor: Introduce garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture.

3. Incorporate Nuts and Herbs: Gently fold in the chopped nuts (pecans or almonds) and fresh parsley. Make sure there is an even distribution of these ingredients.

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4. Shape into a Tree: On a festive serving platter, sculpt the cheese mixture into a Christmas tree shape, starting with a round-triangular base.

5. Decorate: Use additional nuts or herbs to create whimsical “ornaments” on the cheese tree. For a burst of color, sprinkle a few red bell peppers.

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6. Chill: Place the Christmas tree cheese ball in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1-2 hours to allow it to firm up and enhance its flavors.

7. Serve: Once chilled, display your Christmas tree masterpiece on the serving platter, surrounded by an assortment of crackers. Enjoy!

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I can’t wait for you to give this scrumptious Christmas tree cheese ball recipe a go—the perfect addition to your festive holiday gatherings.

 

Yield: 6-8

Festive Christmas Tree Cheese Ball Recipe

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Add a festive touch to your holiday spread with our Christmas Tree Cheese Ball! Creamy and savory, they're the perfect centerpiece for Christmas celebrations.

Prep Time 25 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans or almonds)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Festive crackers for serving
• Chopped red bell pepper
• Handful of slivered almonds

Instructions

Mix Cream Cheese and Cheddar:
In a large bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Add Flavor:
Introduce garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture.

Incorporate Nuts and Herbs:
Gently fold in the chopped nuts (pecans or almonds) and fresh parsley. Make sure there is an even distribution of these ingredients.

Shape into a Tree:
On a festive serving platter, sculpt the cheese mixture into a Christmas tree shape, starting with a triangular-round base.

Decorate:
Use additional nuts or herbs to create whimsical "ornaments" on the
cheese tree. For a burst of color, sprinkle a few chopped bell peppers.

Chill:
Place the Christmas tree cheese ball in the refrigerator for a minimum
of 1-2 hours to allow it to firm up and enhance its flavors.

Serve:
Once chilled, place your Christmas tree on the serving platter, surrounded by an assortment of crackers.

 

Now head over to my friends, Kristi and Kelli from Lolly Jane blog. They are sharing the cutest reindeer characturie board!

 

 

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