Description
Antipasto “Christmas Tree” Cheese Ball is a festive, crowd-pleasing appetizer that turns ordinary ingredients into a stunning centerpiece. This delightful cheese ball features a creamy blend of cheeses mixed with olives, peppers, and herbs, creating a flavorful explosion that will have your guests coming back for more. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also offers endless customization options to suit any palate. With its vibrant presentation, it’s sure to be the highlight of your festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup chopped green or black olives
- ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp creamy Italian dressing
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded mozzarella until smooth.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, olives, red bell pepper, pine nuts, and parsley until evenly mixed.
- Scoop out the mixture and shape it into a conical tree on a serving platter.
- Decorate with additional parsley, olives, or diced peppers as ornaments.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg