Pine Cone Cheese Ball
This Pine Cone Cheese Ball makes for a stunning Christmas centerpiece, or simply the star of the appetizer spread!
It’s super easy to make & can be made ahead of time
I used (dye free) edible gold luster dust for the slow perfect sparkling touch, but you can see it looks just as show stopping without the dust if you choose to omit. (It adds no taste)
I was in awe how much it looked like a real pinecone once the Rosemary twigs were added!
The gold luster dust really was the cherry on top for the most stunning Christmas appetizer I’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying!
Why You’ll Love This Pine Cone Cheese Ball
- It’s super simple to make, and is ready in under 30 minutes
- It can be ahead of time
- The cheeseball itself tastes delicious, and the almonds make great dippers for it, too
- It’s an original appetizer that I’m sure will impress all of your guests this upcoming holiday season!
Ingredients
- 6 oz Cream Cheese, Full Fat
- 2 oz Goat Cheese, Or sour cream
- 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 2 Tbsp Parsley, Minced
- 1/4 whole Lemon, Juice & zest of 1/4 lemon
- 1/2 whole Green Onion (Scallion)
- 1 cup Almonds
- 2 whole Rosemary, Fresh
Process
- Whip cream cheese & goat cheese together, then add remaining ingredients until combined well
- Place cheese ball on parchment paper and shape into egg shape
- Place almonds in rows pointing toward the side
- Place in the fridge for an hour-two to firm up
- Once firm you can slide off parchment paper and onto serving plate
- Brush with luster dust (optional) and place rosemary as the pinecone stems
- Enjoy!
I love the taste of a good cheeseball, no matter what the holiday!
A good cheddar cheese and bacon cheese ball is a hit come football season, and a pomegranate ornament shaped cheese ball is next on my holiday list!
If you make this Pine Cone Cheese Ball I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! Or, tag me on social media so I can see your version!
Ingredients
- 6 oz Cream Cheese Full Fat
- 2 oz Goat Cheese Or sour cream
- 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- 2 Tbsp Parsley Minced
- 1/4 whole Lemon Juice & zest of 1/4 lemon
- 1/2 whole Green Onion Scallion
- 1 cup Almonds
- 2 whole Rosemary Fresh
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese & goat cheese together, then add remaining ingredients until combined well
- Place cheese ball on parchment paper and shape into egg shape
- Place almonds in rows pointing toward the side
- Place in the fridge for an hour-two to firm up
- Once firm you can slide off parchment paper and onto serving plate
- Brush with luster dust (optional) and place rosemary as the pinecone stems
- Enjoy!