Snowman Cheese Ball
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Bring extra cheer to your holiday season with a snowman cheese ball that’s as cute as it is delicious. This creamy blend of softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, and herbs is shaped into different-size balls to create a fun centerpiece for your serving platter.
Whether it’s surrounded by crackers, pretzel sticks, or fresh red peppers, this make-ahead snowman cheese ball is a perfect addition to any holiday appetizer spread.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Like my Melted Snowman Bark and my Snowman Cocoa Bombs, this snowman recipe is fun and festive treat that looks like a snowman with a carrot nose and black peppercorn eyes.
- Uses simple ingredients like cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
- Easy to prepare ahead of time and chill until ready to serve.
- The best part is watching guests smile when they see this on your charcuterie board.
- Customizable with seasonings like ranch seasoning, onion powder, or cayenne pepper.
Ingredients for snowman cheeseball
- Cream cheese
- Shredded Italian cheese blend
- Minced chives
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Baby carrot
- Whole peppercorns
How to make a cheeseball snowman Cheese Ball
Step by Step Instructions overview
Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, use a spatula to spread the cream cheese around to soften.
Step 2 – Add the shredded cheese, chives, oregano, and garlic powder, and fold all of the ingredients together until everything is well incorporated.
Step 3 – Take about 1/3 of the mixture and form it into a ball for the snowman’s head. Take the remaining 2/3 to make the snowman’s body. Wrap these in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Step 4 – Before serving, add the parmesan cheese to a plate, and roll the cheese balls in the parmesan cheese until they are completely coated.
Step 5 – Place the smaller ball on top of the larger one, and decorate the snowman by cutting the tip off of a baby carrot for the nose and making his eyes and buttons from the whole peppercorns.
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Tips for the Best Results
- Let your cream cheese sit at room temperature so it’s easier to mix.
- Use a hand mixer if you want a smoother cream cheese mixture.
- Divide cheese mixture into a smaller ball for the snowman’s head and a largest ball for the body.
- Roll each in parmesan cheese right before serving so the coating stays fresh.
- Use the tip of a baby carrot for the nose and black peppercorns for the buttons and eyes.
- For fun, add cheese mittens or use red bell pepper strips as a scarf.
Substitutions and Variations
- Replace the Italian cheese blend with white cheddar, sharp cheddar, or jack cheese for a new flavor.
- Add a little bit of ranch seasoning for a zesty twist.
- Sprinkle in cayenne pepper or onion powder to boost the flavor.
- Try shaping the cheese mixture into a christmas tree or yule log for another holiday appetizer idea.
- For a sweeter option, turn this into sweet cheese balls by swapping the savory seasonings for a touch of honey and nuts.
FAQs About This Recipe
Yes, this make-ahead snowman cheese ball can be wrapped in plastic wrap and chilled for up to a day before serving.
Keep the snowman chilled until serving and stack the smaller ball gently on top of the snowman’s base.
Pretzel sticks, crackers, or fresh veggies all work well around the serving platter.
Yes, shredded cheese varieties like white cheddar or jack cheese make great substitutes.
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Snowman Cheese Ball
Equipment
- 2 medium bowls
- 1 Serving platter or plate
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
- 1 baby carrot
- 6 whole peppercorns
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use a spatula to spread the cream cheese around to soften.
- Add the shredded cheese, chives, oregano, and garlic powder, and fold all of the ingredients together until everything is well incorporated.
- Take about 1/3 of the mixture and form it into a ball for the snowman’s head.
- Take the remaining 2/3 to make the snowman’s body.
- Wrap these in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, add the parmesan cheese to a plate, and roll the cheese balls in the parmesan cheese until they are completely coated.
- Place the smaller ball on top of the larger one, and decorate the snowman by cutting the tip off of a baby carrot for the nose and making his eyes and buttons from the whole peppercorns.
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