Christmas Tree Cheeseball
Christmas Tree Cheeseball is a tree shaped cheeseball that is ranch flavored. Decorate and serve up an elegant and stunning party appetizer fit for a crowd.
Servings 16 servings
Ingredients
For the cheeseball:
- 32 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 2 1oz packets dry ranch seasoning
For the decorating:
- ½ cup finely chopped parsley
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2-3 tablespoons finely diced bell peppers in red orange and yellow
- 1 piece of sharp cheddar cheese cut with a star cookie cutter
- 1 toothpick
Items For Serving
- optional Variety of crackers, pretzels, small party bread slices and cold cut meats
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 chopped parsley into the sides of the tree until covered.
- Create a “strand” of Christmas lights by pressing the almonds around the tree in a row.
- Decorate the tree with the diced bell peppers as the ornaments.
- 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 place the cheese star on top with a toothpick.
- Serve with crackers and meats, enjoy!