This snowball cheese ball is a festive and flavorful centerpiece perfect for holiday parties. It’s easy to make and sure to impress your guests.
Author:Sasha Nguyen
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:1 cheese ball
Category:Appetizer
Method:No-bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup finely chopped pecans, for coating
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Gruyère cheese, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, chives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Mix until well combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up.
Spread the 1 cup of chopped pecans on a flat plate or shallow dish.
Once chilled, shape the cheese mixture into a ball using your hands.
Roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans, pressing gently to coat evenly.
Transfer the coated cheese ball to a serving platter.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For a smoother texture, you can use a food processor to combine the cheeses and other ingredients.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
You can substitute other nuts like walnuts or almonds for the pecans.
Serve with your favorite crackers, baguette slices, or vegetable sticks.