Snowman Cheese Ball Trio (Printable Version)

Three creamy cheese balls stacked and decorated as snowmen, ideal for holiday appetizers and easy entertaining.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Decorations

10 - 12 to 15 whole black peppercorns (for eyes and buttons)
11 - 3 small carrot sticks (for noses)
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips (for scarves)
13 - 3 thin pretzel sticks (for arms)
14 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs (optional, for hats or scarves)
15 - Crackers and fresh vegetables, for serving

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully integrated.
02 - Divide the mixture into three portions per snowman—one large, one medium, and one small—and shape each portion into smooth balls.
03 - On a serving platter, stack the cheese balls for each snowman, placing the largest ball at the bottom and the smallest on top.
04 - Use black peppercorns for eyes and buttons, carrot sticks for noses, bell pepper strips for scarves, and pretzel sticks for arms. Optionally, add parsley or dill sprigs for hats or scarves.
05 - Place the assembled snowmen in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm before serving.
06 - Present accompanied by crackers and fresh vegetables.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Creamy & flavorful cheese blend
  • Fun and festive presentation
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add chopped herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, or crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture
  • To make ahead, shape and decorate the cheese balls, cover loosely, and refrigerate up to 24 hours
03 -
  • Make sure cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing
  • Use fresh vegetables for decoration to keep snowmen looking vibrant
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