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Snowman Cheeseball Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

This easy snowman cheeseball is a charming and festive appetizer perfect for winter celebrations. Made with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, butter, and flavorful seasonings, it is shaped into a cute snowman garnished with peppercorns for eyes and buttons, a carrot nose, and rosemary arms. Simple to prepare and delightful to serve, this cheeseball is sure to be a standout centerpiece on any party table.

Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

  • 8 ounces Cabot Seriously Sharp White Cheddar (divided)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup butter (softened)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper

Garnishes

  • 10 whole peppercorns
  • 1 thin baby carrot
  • 2 rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  1. Grate the cheddar: Using the small holes of a box grater or a food processor with a grating blade, grate the cheddar cheese and set half aside for coating later.
  2. Mix the cheese base: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and well combined. Stir in half of the grated cheddar, minced garlic, chopped parsley, onion powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper until evenly mixed.
  3. Shape the snowman: Divide the mixture into two portions with about two thirds reserved for the body and one third for the head. Lightly grease your hands with olive or avocado oil, then roll each portion into balls. Wrap each ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up.
  4. Coat the cheeseballs: After chilling, unwrap the balls and roll each in the remaining grated cheddar to coat thoroughly.
  5. Assemble the snowman: Place the larger ball on a serving platter. Insert two toothpicks about halfway into the top to secure the smaller ball on top, forming the snowman’s head.
  6. Add facial features and buttons: Use whole peppercorns pressed into the head to create eyes and a mouth, and line some peppercorns down the body as buttons.
  7. Add nose and arms: Cut the tip off the thin baby carrot to form the snowman’s nose and press it into the face. Strip most leaves off the rosemary sprigs and press them in as the snowman’s arms.
  8. Final touches and serving: Spread any leftover grated cheddar around the base as ‘snow.’ Serve the cheeseball at room temperature for easier scooping and enjoying.

Notes

  • This cheeseball is the perfect keto-friendly appetizer for winter gatherings.
  • The festive snowman shape makes it an adorable centerpiece on any holiday buffet table.
  • Make sure to serve at room temperature to allow easy scooping and optimal flavor.
  • You can lightly grease hands with olive or avocado oil to prevent sticking while shaping the balls.
  • Prep ahead by chilling the balls for at least 2 hours before assembly.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 177 kcal
  • Sugar: 0.3 g
  • Sodium: 320 mg
  • Fat: 14.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.6 g
  • Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 5.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 38 mg

Find it online: https://emilyscook.com/snowman-cheeseball-recipe/