Snowman Cheese Ball Trio (Print)

Festive trio of creamy cheese balls shaped as cheerful snowmen for holiday entertaining.

# Ingredients:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Decorations

10 - 12–15 whole black peppercorns (for eyes and buttons)
11 - 3 small carrot sticks (for noses)
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips (for scarves)
13 - 3 thin pretzel sticks (for arms)
14 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs (optional, for hats or scarves)
15 - Crackers and fresh vegetables, for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until creamy and homogeneous.
02 - Divide the mixture into three portions per snowman: a large base, a medium middle, and a small head. Shape each into smooth spheres.
03 - Arrange the cheese balls on a serving platter stacked by size, largest at the bottom and smallest on top, creating snowman figures.
04 - Use black peppercorns for eyes and buttons, carrot sticks for noses, red bell pepper strips as scarves, and pretzel sticks for arms. Optionally, adorn with parsley or dill for hats or scarves.
05 - Refrigerate assembled cheese balls for at least one hour to firm up prior to serving.
06 - Present the cheese snowmen alongside crackers and fresh vegetables.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Whimsical and festive appetizer
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Contains milk/dairy ingredients
  • Gluten-free option available if served with gluten-free crackers or fresh vegetables
03 -
  • Shape the cheese balls with slightly wet hands to prevent sticking
  • Chill the mixture before rolling for easier shaping
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