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Rudolph Christmas Cheese Ball

Rudolph Christmas Cheese Ball: A Festive Holiday Treat

Delight in the festive fun of the Rudolph Christmas Cheese Ball, a no-bake vegetarian appetizer that combines creamy cheese and crunchy nuts for a charming holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Ball
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened; substitute with ricotta for a lighter touch
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar or mozzarella; try sharp cheddar for a bolder taste
  • ½ cup Blue Cheese or use feta or sharp white cheddar
  • ¼ cup Chopped Herbs such as parsley or chives; can substitute with any soft herb
  • ¼ cup Chopped Nuts such as walnuts or pecans; omit if nut-free is preferred
For Decoration
  • 2 pieces Olives for eyes
  • 1 piece Cherry Tomato for nose; feel free to use any creative garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Plastic wrap
  • plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, blend together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheese, ½ cup of crumbled blue cheese, and ¼ cup of finely chopped herbs until fully combined, using a hand mixer or wooden spoon for about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Shape the mixture into a ball about the size of a grapefruit and set it on a plate lined with parchment paper.
  3. Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  4. After chilling, unwrap the cheese ball and decorate it using sliced olives for eyes and a cherry tomato for the nose.
  5. Allow the decorated cheese ball to sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before serving, and present it with assorted crackers and veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill time is crucial for flavor and texture. For nut-free variations, omit nuts and consider crumbled crackers as an alternative for crunch.

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