Pomegranate Christmas Cheese Ball
A festive and visually stunning cheese ball topped with pomegranate arils, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Salted butter (softened)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup White cheddar (shredded)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Green onion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Pomegranate arils (for topping)
- 1 piece Rolo candy (for topping)
- 1 sprig Rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Soften Your Cheeses: Ensure salted butter and cream cheese are at room temperature.
- Mix the Base: In a bowl, combine softened salted butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add Flavors: Mix in shredded white cheddar, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and black pepper; stir until combined.
- Form the Cheese Ball: Shape the mixture into a ball; refrigerate for 30 minutes if too sticky.
- Chill the Cheese Ball: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Add the Toppings: Unwrap and sprinkle pomegranate arils over the cheese ball, optionally adding Rolo candy and rosemary.
- Serve: Enjoy with crackers, bread, or fresh veggies.
Notes
For a sweet variation, substitute pomegranate arils with dried fruits or add spices for a kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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