Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

I recently took this cheese ball to a luncheon.  The idea came from my Great Balls of Cheese cookbook, which I get inspiration from so often.  I used a favorite cheese ball recipe found here, but you could use whatever is your favorite one.  My recipe actually made enough for two smaller size trees.

Directions:

Mix the cheese ball ingredients.  If you'd like, you can use my favorite recipe, found here.   Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours.

Take out the cheese ball mixture from the fridge and shape into a cone(s),  to resemble a Christmas tree.  

Roll the ball into some dried parsley and place onto your plate.   Decorate with pomegranates or dried cranberries for ornaments.  You could also use red pepper or pimento, if you like. Use what you have on hand, is my motto.  I used some almond slices, also.  

Cut a star out of a yellow pepper and adorn the top.  

Serve with your favorite crackers

I am sharing this with:


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Full Plate
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Weekend Potluck



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Posted by kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen at 2:00 AM
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24 comments:

  1. LynnDecember 17, 2014 at 3:14 AM

    Very cute Kitty, I'll bet folks loved this idea! I'm off to see your recipe:@)

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  2. GinaDecember 17, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    That is such a great idea! I wish I had seen this before, I would have made it for my Christmas party at work. ( I'll pin it for next year though.)

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  3. BethDecember 17, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    That is SO cute, Kitty! I'll bet your friends were impressed. :)
    Merry Christmas, Kitty!
    Hugs and blessings, Beth

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  4. Debbie HarrisDecember 17, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Well if that isn't the greatest idea, Kitty!
    My husband loves to have a cheese ball around to snack on.
    Have a terrific day!
    Debbie

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  5. StephanieDecember 17, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    This is just too cute, my friend! And I bet it tastes amazing! I have been craving cheese so maybe I will make your Christmas Tree cheese ball for my family and me :)

    Hugs to you!

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  6. Julie's LifestyleDecember 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Now that is just adorable and I love it! You are so creative in the kitchen. It looks too pretty to eat. Have a Merry Christmas. Hugs, Julie

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  7. Miss Val's CreationsDecember 17, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    Adorable idea! I love the cheese decoration.

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  8. RettabugDecember 17, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    So simple & yet BRILLIANT! Why have I never thought to do that?
    Guess what I'm making for out of town guests next week? She is gluten intolerant, so all I have to buy is the GF crackers & this can be made up ahead of their arrival time from Chicago. THANKS for the idea, Kitty!! I gotta check out that book.

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  9. The Better BakerDecember 17, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    Just darling...and no doubt, tastes as delicious as it looks. Very clever! Thanks for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck.

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  10. Anita Rowe StaffordDecember 17, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    Such a cute idea, Kitty! I'll have to remember that one. I don't have the cheese ball cookbook, and it sounds like a good one.

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  11. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 18, 2014 at 5:16 AM

    Very festive Kitty, and I bet very tasty too. Merry Christmas dear friend! xo

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  12. angieDecember 18, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    kitty love how delicious it looks cheese ball out !!! thank you for your visit and I wish them beautiful christmas !!! love greetings from angie from Germany

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  13. CathyDecember 18, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    I love this idea, Kitty. What a festive addition to the holiday table. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

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  14. CynthiaDecember 18, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    This is so cute and festive.

    Cindy

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  15. MaryDecember 19, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    So festive Kitty, I bet your tree was a hit at your luncheon! Love the almond slivers, cranberries and yellow pepper star decorating your tree :)

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  16. Maria ElenaDecember 19, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    What a wonderful idea! Sooo cute and I bet it is really yummy. :) Merry Christmas!

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  17. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieDecember 19, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    Such a cute idea, Kitty! Love the idea of decorating it with the dried parsley and cranberries, etc.! The pepper star is great! If I don't catch you before, I want to wish you a wonderful Christmas with many blessings for the New Year, my friend. Hugs xo Karen

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  18. Deborah MontgomeryDecember 19, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    We love cheese balls around here, and always have one as an appetizer before our holiday meals. This is a great idea for Christmas, and I love the star. Thanks for sharing Kitty.

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  19. DeniseDecember 19, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    Hi Kitty, Your Christmas tree cheese ball is so cute (and colorful) too! I love a good cheese ball at Christmas time. My mom makes them every year for friends and family, and I always look forward to ours. Hers is made with regular cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onion, pimento, and chopped pecans. Yum! :)

    Your recipe sounds great, too! I pinned it last year, and I love that pine cone shape. Thanks for sharing this creative recipe with us -- I hope you have a good weekend!

    Big hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

    P.S. Sorry I'm so late visiting. It's been a really busy week here. :)

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  20. KathleenDecember 20, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    It looks festive, Kitty and delicious! I have the towel you made me hanging, think of you every day!

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  21. VeeDecember 20, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    I read your favorite recipe, forgot where I was, and commented there! LOL! Not only my plans are scrambled. Merry On, Kitty! Sounds as if things are well under control at your place.

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  22. xinexDecember 21, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    What a great idea, kitty. It looks so pretty...Christine

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  23. Miz HelenDecember 21, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    Hi Kitty,
    Your Christmas Tree Cheese Ball looks awesome, what a fun idea! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a very special Christmas week!
    Miz Helen

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  24. thepaintedapron.comDecember 23, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Kitty, you have made my day!! I bought a cheese ball from a bakery yesterday because I am a little time crunched and have been trying to figure out how to make it Christmasy~ luckily I bought parsley too, so now I'm all set!! Merry week to you and yours!
    Jenna

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