Christmas Cheese Ball
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this delightful Christmas Cheese Ball, an easy-to-make festive appetizer that will impress your guests. This creamy cheese spread features a wonderful blend of cream cheese, goat cheese, and Gruyère, accented by the crunch of toasted almonds and the juicy burst of pomegranate seeds. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s also incredibly simple to prepare in advance, allowing you to enjoy your celebration without stress. Serve it alongside an assortment of crackers for a sophisticated addition to your holiday spread that everyone—kids and adults alike—will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz. goat cheese
- 1 c. shredded Gruyère (or sharp white cheddar)
- 1/2 c. sliced, toasted almonds
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c. pomegranate arils
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, goat cheese, and shredded Gruyère until well combined.
- Fold in toasted almonds, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and roll it in pomegranate arils until fully coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving with crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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