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Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 20 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🧀 2 (7.5 ounce) packages pineapple flavored cream cheese spread
    • 🍓 1/2 pint raspberries
    • 1/2 cup pistachios

  • For Decoration

    • Fresh rosemary sprigs
    • Star-shaped baking sprinkles
    • 🧀 Cheese cubes
    • 🧀 Red wax-wrapped mini cheeses
    • Crackers for serving

STEPS

1

Spray one side of a 12-inch square piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray and place plastic, sprayed side up, on a work surface.

2

Remove cream cheese spread from containers, and stack on the sprayed plastic. Lift plastic and place on spread, and mold into a cone shape using your hands.

3

Carefully slide cream cheese cone onto a decorative plate.

4

Dot cone with fresh raspberries, with the holes facing out. Fill each hole with a shelled pistachio, and dot the cone with pistachios. Make a row of raspberries around the bottom of the cone, gently pushing in, toward the center of the cone.

5

Insert several fresh rosemary sprigs around the cone to imitate tree branches. Decorate with star-shaped baking sprinkle ornaments, randomly placed.

6

Use cheese cubes around the base of the cone to simulate packages, and add a few red wax-wrapped mini cheeses. Serve immediately with crackers.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

182

Calories

  • 9
    Protein
  • 7
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Use a chilled plate to keep the cheese ball shape intact longer.Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.Pair with a variety of crackers to cater to all palate preferences.