Pine Cone Cheese Ball Recipe
This Pine Cone Cheese Ball Recipe is perfect for a crowd for the holidays. It is easy to make, is ready when company arrives and tastes fantastic.
Ingredients
- 2-8 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 cups aged white or regular cheddar cheese grated
- 1 Tbsp. pimento finely diced
- 1 Tbsp. green pepper finely diced
- 1 Tbsp. onion finely diced
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- Dash of cayenne
- Approximately 100 dry roasted almonds
Instructions
- Combine cheeses and mix well in a standup mixer with a paddle attachment. Add remaining ingredients except nuts.
- Shape into an egg shape and refrigerate for 2 hours wrapped in plastic wrap.
- Place on a serving platter. Arrange the almonds in rows on the cheese ball. Place them at an angle with the pointed ends sticking out.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Decorate with rosemary or similar leafy herb and serve with crackers.
- Hint, when placing the almonds, start by working your way around the cheese ball, creating a border. Then work row by row in the centre, with a bit of an arch to get the "pine cone" look.
Equipment
Unique Bamboo Cheese Board, Charcuterie Platter & Serving Tray for Wine, Crackers, Brie and Meat. Large & Thick Wooden Server - Fancy House Warming Gift & Perfect Choice for Gourmets (Bamboo)
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 4.8gProtein: 6.9gFat: 18.9gSaturated Fat: 7.3gCholesterol: 34.1mgSodium: 151.2mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 1.9g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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