Save A whimsical and festive appetizer featuring three creamy cheese balls shaped and decorated as cheerful snowmen—perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cheese Mixture: 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese softened
- Cheese Mixture: 2 cups (200 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Cheese Mixture: 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cheese Mixture: 1/4 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Cheese Mixture: 2 green onions finely chopped
- Cheese Mixture: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cheese Mixture: 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Cheese Mixture: 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cheese Mixture: Salt to taste
- Decorations: 12 15 whole black peppercorns (for eyes/buttons)
- Decorations: 3 small carrot sticks (for noses)
- Decorations: 1/2 red bell pepper sliced into strips (for scarves)
- Decorations: 3 thin pretzel sticks (for arms)
- Decorations: Fresh parsley or dill sprigs (optional for hats/scarves)
- Decorations: Crackers and fresh vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl combine cream cheese cheddar mozzarella Parmesan green onions garlic powder onion powder black pepper and salt Mix until smooth and fully incorporated
- Step 2:
- Divide the mixture into three portions one large (for the base) one medium (for the middle) and one small (for the head) for each snowman Roll each portion into smooth balls
- Step 3:
- On a serving platter stack the cheese balls in snowman shapes (largest at the bottom smallest on top)
- Step 4:
- Decorate each snowman use peppercorns for eyes and buttons carrot sticks for noses bell pepper strips for scarves and pretzel sticks for arms Add parsley or dill for extra flair if desired
- Step 5:
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving
- Step 6:
- Serve with crackers and fresh vegetables
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Save Common Questions
- → What cheeses are used in the trio?
The blend includes cream cheese, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and grated Parmesan for a rich, creamy texture.
- → How to shape the cheese balls for the snowmen?
Divide the mixture into different sized portions—large, medium, and small—and roll each into smooth balls to stack for the snowman shape.
- → What decorations are used for the snowmen details?
Black peppercorns serve as eyes and buttons, carrot sticks form noses, bell pepper strips create scarves, and pretzel sticks act as arms.
- → Can this appetizer be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, you can shape and decorate the cheese balls, then refrigerate them covered for up to 24 hours before serving.
- → Are there gluten-free serving suggestions?
Serve with gluten-free crackers or fresh vegetables to keep the dish gluten-free depending on dietary needs.
- → How long does it take to prepare this dish?
The preparation takes about 25 minutes with no cooking required, making for a quick and festive appetizer option.