Christmas Cheese Ball
Elevate your holiday gatherings with a delightful Christmas Cheese Ball that’s sure to impress your friends and family! This festive appetizer combines creamy cheeses and vibrant pomegranate arils, making it not only a beautiful centerpiece but also a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz. goat cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère (or sharp white cheddar)
- 1/2 cup sliced, toasted almonds
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, goat cheese, and Gruyère until smooth. Fold in sliced almonds, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into a large ball using your hands.
- Roll the cheese ball in pomegranate arils until fully coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving with crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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