Description
Delight your guests this holiday season with a whimsical Reindeer Cheese Ball. This creamy appetizer, shaped like a cheerful reindeer and adorned with pretzel antlers and a cherry nose, combines savory flavors and charming presentation. Perfect for sharing, it’s sure to be the star of your festive gathering, making every bite an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
- 10 pretzel sticks (for antlers)
- 1 red cherry tomato (for nose)
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, finely chopped (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and ensure cream cheese is softened.
- Mix: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and herbs. Blend until smooth.
- Shape: Use hands to form the mixture into a round ball.
- Coat: Roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts until fully coated.
- Assemble Antlers: Insert pretzel sticks into the top for antlers.
- Finish: Place cherry tomato at the front as the nose and serve with crackers or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg