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Make-Ahead Snowman Cheese Ball

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 4 hr 10 min
  • Servings 7
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All holiday appetizers should be this fun! This adorable snowman is made of a delicious spread of seasoned cream and Cheddar cheeses.
Created Jun 22, 2017
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Ingredients

  • 3 packages (250 g each) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2 drops red pepper sauce
  • 1/2 container whipped cream cheese, softened (half 227 g container)
  • Decorations (see Success Hint), if desired
  • Assorted crackers, if desired

Steps

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    1
    Mix 3 packages cream cheese and the Cheddar cheese; divide into 3 equal parts. Combine 2 parts to equal two-thirds of mixture; mix in pesto. Mix onion, mustard and pepper sauce into remaining one-third mixture.
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    2
    Cover each cheese mixture and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm enough to shape. Shape each cheese mixture into ball. Wrap each ball, label and freeze.
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    3
    About 12 hours before serving, remove balls from freezer. Thaw in wrappers in refrigerator.
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    4
    Arrange balls on serving plate with smaller ball on top for head of snowman. Frost snowman with whipped cream cheese before serving. Decorate as desired. Serve with crackers. Store covered in refrigerator.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Do-Ahead Tip: You can make this cute little guy up to 1 month ahead!
  • Tip 2
    How-To: Guests may be a little reluctant to start sampling your delicious creation, so make extra to fill serving bowls to help get them started.
  • Tip 3
    Success: Use your imagination to decorate this whimsical snowman! You can use fresh rosemary and dried cranberries (crown), chopped olive pieces or raisins (eyes and buttons), pimiento or red bell pepper (mouth), radicchio or carrot ribbon (scarf), and asparagus spears or celery sticks (arms).

Nutrition Information

42 Calories, 4g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 0g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 7 cups spread
Calories
42
Total Fat
4g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
10mg
Sodium
45mg
Total Carbs
0g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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