Reindeer Cheese Ball (Perfect Christmas Appetizer)
This Reindeer Cheese Ball is a festive and delicious appetizer, perfect for Christmas gatherings.
Equipment
- large bowl
- hand mixer
- plastic wrap
- plate or shallow bowl
Ingredients
Cheese Ball Base
- 2 blocks cream cheese softened at room temperature
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 8 ounces medium cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
Decorations
- 2 medium pitted black olives for the eyes
- 1 cherry tomato for the nose
- 2 regular sized pretzels for the antlers
- 2 cups roughly chopped pecans
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add the shredded cheese and ranch seasoning mix. Beat until well combined and evenly distributed.
- Lay down a large sheet of plastic wrap and pour the cheese ball mixture on top. Mold the cheese mixture into a ball and twist shut.
- Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight for best results.
- When ready to serve, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and transfer to a plate or bowl filled with chopped pecans.
- Press the pecans into the cheese ball.
- Add pretzels on top for the antlers, pressing it into the cheese ball.
- Add black olives for the eyes and a cherry tomato for the nose.
- Surround the cheese ball with crackers for serving and add fresh herbs for decoration if desired.
Notes
If you make an indent in the cheese ball without pecans, the olive eyes and cherry tomato nose stick well. Use toothpicks or pretzel sticks for extra support if necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg
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