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Creamy cheese ball with shredded cheddar coating on a white plate over a gray countertop.
Steve Rol

Snowman Christmas Cheese Ball

This adorable snowman-shaped cheese ball is a festive, make-ahead appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. With its creamy texture, savory flavor, and charming design, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s easy to assemble and fun to serve.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
  • 1.5 cups finely shredded jack cheese
  • 1 baby carrot
  • whole peppercorns (for decoration)

Equipment

  • stand mixer or hand mixer
  • large mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • plastic wrap
  • serving platter

Method
 

  1. Allow both the cream cheese and shredded cheddar to come to room temperature for smooth blending.
  2. In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine cream cheese, cheddar, and ranch seasoning. Mix until smooth, scraping sides as needed.
  3. Divide mixture: shape ⅔ into a large ball (body) and ⅓ into a smaller ball (head).
  4. Wrap each cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap to shape and chill.
  5. Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.
  6. Unwrap chilled balls. Coat both with finely shredded jack cheese for a snowy appearance.
  7. Place large cheese ball on platter, stack smaller one on top to form the snowman.
  8. Slice the tip of a baby carrot and press into head for the nose.
  9. Use peppercorns to form eyes, smile, and buttons. Press firmly to secure.
  10. Serve with crackers, pretzels, or veggies immediately after decorating.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 15gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.1gTrans Fat: 0.9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 130mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 390mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and cheddar are fully softened for the smoothest mix. You can make it up to 3 days ahead just decorate before serving. Try other cheeses like mozzarella or Colby, and swap the carrot nose with pimento for variety.

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