
Christmas Ornament Cheese Ball
Course:
Appetizer
Seasonal Event:
Christmas
Yield:
12 Servings
INGREDIENT:
POMEGRANATE BASIL BRIE:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 ounces soft brie (rind removed)
- ¾ cup freshly minced basil leaves
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup pomegranate arils (for coating)
DILL GOAT CHEESE SCALLION:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ¼ cup finely minced dill (for coating)
CHEDDAR BACON PECAN:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 ounces grated cheddar cheese (~1 cup, packed)
- ½ cup crumbled bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup toasted pecan pieces (for coating)
DECORATIONS/SERVING:
- Celery sticks
- Ribbon
- Crackers for serving
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CHEESE BALL DIRECTIONS:
- For each flavor, beat together all ingredients except for the coating (pomegranate arils, minced dill, chopped pecans) in stand mixer until thoroughly combined.
- Remove cheese mixture from bowl and place on sheet of plastic wrap. Using your hands, shape cheese into round ball. If cheese is too soft, refrigerate in 20-minute increments until firm enough to handle.
- Place coating ingredient in bowl. Peel plastic wrap off cheese ball and press coatings into exterior until completely coated.
- Slice celery sticks into thin strips or curly shavings and press one into the top of each cheese ball (this should look like the ornament hanger).
- Tie ribbon around each cheese ball before serving. Serve with crackers.