How to Make Pine Cone Cheese Ball - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a unique and eye-catching appetizer for your next gathering? Look no further than the Pine Cone Cheese Ball! This festive and creative dish is sure to be a hit at any party or potluck. Combining the creamy goodness of cheese with the earthy flavor of herbs and nuts, this recipe is not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes.

When it comes to appetizers, presentation is key, and the Pine Cone Cheese Ball certainly delivers in that department. Shaped like a pine cone an...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • ½ clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup whole almonds, or as needed
  • 3 large fresh rosemary sprigs

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 cheese ball

  • Stir cream cheese, goat cheese, parsley, tarragon, thyme, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth and well-mixed.
  • Turn cheese mixture out onto a serving platter and form into a tapered oval shape to resemble a pine cone.
  • Starting at the tapered end, press almonds into the cheese cone so that the tip of the almond is facing out and down, and cheese cone is completely covered with almonds and resembles a pine cone. Place rosemary sprigs at the top to resemble pine needles.
  • Nutrition

    176 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 130mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 119mg