This Easy Snowman Cheeseball Recipe is not only quick to whip up but also turns out super adorable. You’ll need essential ingredients like cream cheese, parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella, granulated garlic, half a teaspoon of salt, and some provolone cheese. And there are two pretzel sticks for the final touch for some snowman arms.
In this post, I’m going to walk you through making a super tasty cheeseball. Plus, I’ll share some fun tips on transforming it into a cute, edible snowman.
Hey there! Can you believe it’s already the holiday season, and Christmas is just around the corner? I bet some of you are busy planning holiday get-togethers. I’ve got you covered if you want to create fun and festive spreads! I’ve made a few here that you should check out.
I’m excited to share with you this super cute cheeseball snowman that has been all the rage on social media lately. I put my spin on it by adding some adorable mittens and a top hat to make it stand out even more.
HOW TO MAKE SNOWMAN OUT OF CREAM CHEESE
So, I wanted to share a fun tip with you. Apparently, some people are using Boursin cheeseballs to make snowmen. It’s a pretty cool idea that can save you some time and effort. Hope you find it useful!
And since I have yet to try those pre-made cheeses, I decided to make my own instead!
No worries, my friend! This recipe is super easy to make. Trust me, there’s nothing better than homemade food.
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS EASY SNOWMAN CHEESEBALL RECIPE
- Cream Cheese: The creamy texture and mild taste of cream cheese create the perfect, smooth body for our snowman.
- Parmesan Cheese: This adds a savory depth and a slightly granular texture, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Mozzarella: Its melt-in-your-mouth quality contributes to the snowman’s irresistibly soft and gooey interior.
- Granulated California Garlic: This infuses a gentle, aromatic essence, giving the cheeseball a hint of sophistication.
- Salt: A touch of salt is crucial for bringing out the rich flavors of the cheeses and garlic.
- Provolone for the mittens and hat: Provolone’s flexibility and mild taste make it ideal for crafting adorable mittens and a hat, adding a playful touch to the snowman.
- Pretzels for the arms: Pretzels provide a crunchy contrast to the creamy cheeseball and form whimsical arms for our edible snowman creation.
- Carrot: A bright orange carrot adds a splash of color, serving as the perfect pointed nose for our cheeseball snowman, bringing a touch of classic winter charm.
- Peppercorns: Small, round peppercorns are ideal for creating the snowman’s eyes, buttons, and mouth, adding a hint of rustic texture and contrast against the creamy cheese.
- Rosemary Sprig: A fragrant rosemary sprig acts as a chic and aromatic accent to the snowman’s hat, infusing a hint of greenery and herbal elegance.
- Dried Cranberry Pieces: Dainty pieces of dried cranberry mimic small berries, adorning the snowman’s hat with a pop of deep red, enhancing the festive appeal.
SNOWMAN CHEESEBALL RECIPE
Making this cheeseball snowman is super easy and fun! It’s a creative little project that’s sure to wow the family, and you’ll have a blast putting it together
Check out this snowman tutorial.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 – Make Cheese Mixture
Mix the softened cream cheese, parmesan, mozzarella, granulate California garlic, and salt in a medium size bowl.
Step 2 – Chill Cheese
Cover the cheese and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes or longer.
Step 3 – Shape Balls
Pour some parmesan cheese on a plate.
Create three balls: one big one, one medium size for the middle, and one small one for the head.
Roll balls in the parmesan cheese and cover them thoroughly. Refrigerate the cheese balls while you make his accessories.
Step 4 – Make the Mittens and Hat
Cheese Mittens
Take your pretzel stick and place it on a piece of paper. Outline a mitten shape with a pencil on one end of the pretzel. Cut out the mitten and set the pattern on a slice of provolone cheese. Cut it out with a small knife. Cut out two cheese mittens. Flip the one mitten over so that the thumbs of each hand are facing into the body like our bodies.
Place a dab of cream cheese on the end of the pretzel and attach the cheese mitten.
Cheese Hat
Brim: Take a small lid from a jar and place it on your snowman’s head to check the size. Place the circle on a slice of provolone cheese and cut out around the lid to create the brim of a hat.
Top of the Hat:
Hat’s Body: Cut a 1-inch wide strip of cheese. Next, circle it around to create a round tube shape. Attach the ends with a dab of parmesan cheese for glue. Hold into place and pinch slightly.
Building the Hat: Place some cream cheese on the edge of the hat and place it in the middle of the brim. Let them sit in place until they are set.
Step 5 – Building the Snowman
Take balls out of the refrigerator and place two peppercorns for the eyes. Next, take a small piece of a carrot for the nose and place it on the face. Then, place about 6 peppercorns in a smile design under the nose.
Take the snowballs and place them on top of each other. The biggest ball is on the bottom, the medium-sized ball is in the middle, and the top is the smallest.
Place the snowman in the middle of a round charcuterie board.
Place the hat on top of the snowman and add a few sprigs of rosemary and dried cranberry parts. I did add a little round red candy to look like a berry.
Add pretzel arms to your cheeseball snowman.
Create a Charcuterie Board
- I place white cheese chunks around the snowman so it looks like he is surrounded by snowballs.
- I added sprigs of rosemary for greenery. And I lined the cheese with red cherry tomatoes to play off the festive red and white holiday colors.
- Add your favorite foods to the board.
Easy Snowman Cheeseball Recipe
Ingredients
Cheese Ball
- 24 oz cream cheese Philadelphia's Light Cream Cheese stays solid longer so I suggest you use this type.
- 3 tbs parmesan cheese
- 2 tbs mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbs granulated California garlic This is the garlic granules from Costco and contains no added salt
- ½ tsp salt
Snowman parts
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 1 tbs cream cheese
- 2 sticks pretzels
- 13 peppercorns
- 1 carrot
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 dried cranberry
Instructions
Make Cheese Mixture
- Mix the softened cream cheese, parmesan, mozzarella, granulate California garlic, and salt in a medium size bowl.
- Cover the cheese and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes or longer.
Shape Balls
- Pour some parmesan cheese on a plate.Create three balls: one big one, one medium size for the middle, and one small one for the head.Roll balls in the parmesan cheese and cover them thoroughly. Refrigerate the cheese balls. Refrigerate the cheese balls while you make his accessories.
Make Mittens and Hat
- Mittens: Take your pretzel stick and place it on a piece of paper. Outline a mitten shape with a pencil on one end of the pretzel. Cut out the mitten and set the pattern on a slice of provolone cheese. Cut it out with a small knife. Cut out two cheese mittens. Flip the one mitten over so that the thumbs of each hand are facing into the body like our bodies. Place a dab of cream cheese on the end of the pretzel and attach the cheese mitten.
- Cheese Hat:Brim: Take a small lid from a jar and place it on your snowman’s head to check the size. Place the circle on a slice of provolone cheese and cut out around the lid to create the brim of a hat.Hat's Body: Cut a 1-inch wide strip of cheese. Next, circle it around to create a round tube shape. Attach the ends with a dab of parmesan cheese for glue. Hold into place and pinch slightly.Top of the Hat: Place the hat's body on a piece of provolone cheese and outline the circle with a knife. This circle of cheese will sit on top of the hat.Building the Hat: Place some cream cheese on the edge of the hat and place it in the middle of the brim. Let them sit in place until they are set.
Building the Snowman
- Take balls out of the refrigerator and place two peppercorns for the eyes. Next, take a small piece of a carrot for the nose and place it on the face. Then, place about 6 peppercorns in a smile design under the nose. Take the snowballs and place them on top of each other. The biggest ball is on the bottom, the medium-sized ball is in the middle, and the top is the smallest. Place the snowman in the middle of a round charcuterie board.
- Place the hat on top of the snowman and add a few sprigs of rosemary and dried cranberry parts. I did add a little round red candy to look like a berry.
- Add pretzel arms to your cheeseball snowman.
Nutrition
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Since the cream cheese tends to soften place it in the refigerator to chill. But, I wouldn’t make it too far ahead of time. It’s best fresh and not droopy.
Yes, before serving and after serving place it in the fridge. Cover it with plastic.
Yes, add away!
Quite a few blogger’s recipe calls for Boursin cheese and you can use them but it’s not necessary. Follow my recipe and add other spices that you prefer.
I had no idea how cute this little guy was going to turn out. And I just love how much personality it adds to any charcuterie board. Hope you enjoy making it as much as I did!
Here’s to the fun parties with a cute appetizer like this one!
Cheers,
Photo Credits: MyPhotography.com
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