Description
Rudolph Christmas Cheese Ball brings festive cheer to holiday gatherings with its whimsical reindeer design. Creamy cheese mixed with savory herbs creates a playful appetizer that delights guests and sparks winter celebration memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Seasoning Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate the softened cream cheese, cheddar, and parmesan with aromatic seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend thoroughly using a hand mixer or sturdy utensil until the mixture achieves a uniform, velvety consistency.
- Transfer the cheese blend onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Carefully encase the mixture, molding it into a spherical form with gentle hand pressure. Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 90-120 minutes to ensure structural integrity.
- Extract the cheese ball from its plastic encasement and delicately roll the surface in finely crushed pecans or walnuts, ensuring an even, comprehensive coating by applying gentle, consistent pressure.
- Position the nutty-encrusted sphere on an elegant serving platform. Strategically insert two miniature pretzels at the upper portion to represent Rudolph’s distinctive antlers. Meticulously place candy eyes and a vibrant red candy nose to craft the reindeer’s whimsical facial expression.
- Present immediately alongside an assortment of crisp crackers, fresh vegetable crudités, or traditional pretzels for convenient dipping. For extended preservation, return to refrigeration until the moment of consumption.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese completely at room temperature to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and easy blending of ingredients.
- Select high-quality sharp cheddar cheese for more intense flavor and better texture in your cheese ball.
- Toast pecans or walnuts lightly before coating to enhance their nutty aroma and add deeper, richer taste to the exterior.
- Experiment with different nut combinations like almonds or mixed nuts for unique texture and flavor variations in the coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg