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Rudolph Cheese Ball

Rudolph Cheese Ball: Fun Holiday Treat Everyone Will Love

Discover the whimsical Rudolph Cheese Ball, a delightful holiday treat perfect for parties, combining festive design and delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese mild or sharp
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Chives or green onions
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or crushed crackers for nut-free
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries or raisins
  • 1 small Red Bell Pepper diced for decoration
For Decoration
  • 2 pieces Black Olives or small black grapes
  • 1 medium Carrot sliced for nose

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Plastic wrap
  • Shallow dish
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather ingredients at room temperature: cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and chives. Blend with a hand mixer until smooth.
  2. Transfer the mixture to plastic wrap and mold it into a round ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Chop pecans and cranberries then mix them in a shallow dish.
  4. Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and roll it in the pecan and cranberry mixture to coat evenly.
  5. Decorate with a piece of red bell pepper for the nose and black olives for eyes, securing with toothpicks if needed.
  6. Serve on a festive platter surrounded by crackers and veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing. This cheese ball can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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