Antipasto Christmas Tree Cheeseball

This is a party approved appetizer that is a homemade cheeseball made with pesto and herbs, and then decorated with a mix of olives, sundried toamtoes and more. A must make for the Christmas season.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword antipasto cheeseball, antipasto recipe, Christmas antipasto cheeseball recipe

Prep Time 30

Chill Time 3

Total Time 3 30

Servings servings

Ingredients

Cheeseball Ingredients

32 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded
½ cup pesto sauce
½ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced dried onion
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Decorating

1 1/2 cups olives halved and patted dry with paper towels
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
1 slice cheddar cheese cut into a star
1 toothpick
crackers, breasticks, pretzels, etc.

Instructions

Blend together the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined.
Form a tree cone shape out of the mixture onto your serving board or tray.
Press the olive halves and chopped sundried tomatoes into the sides of the tree until covered.
Carefully cover with plastic wrap to prevent drying out and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or until firm.
When ready to serve, let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes then add the fresh herb sprigs throughout the tree and place the cheese star on top with a toothpick.
Serve with crackers and meats, enjoy!