Snowman Cheese Ball

photo by:kraft

I got this recipe a few years ago, would like to thank you for sharing this. I make it every year for home to enjoy on Christmas day, and for our weekly game of pinochle at...read more

posted by

flaggerbetty

on 12/20/2012

time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr 15 min

servings

total:

16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

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What You Need

tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread

pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/4

cup finely chopped fresh chives

1/4

cup PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, toasted

1/4

tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/4

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Peppercorns

baby carrot

Make It

MIX first 5 ingredients until blended. Refrigerate 1 hour.

DIVIDE cheese mixture into 3 different-size balls (1 small, 1 medium and 1 large). Coat with Parmesan. Arrange in line on serving plate to resemble a snowman lying down. (Largest ball should be at bottom of plate for the snowman's base, and the smallest ball should be at the top for the snowman's head.)

DECORATE with remaining ingredients to resemble photo.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Variation

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with NABISCO Crackers and cut-up fresh vegetables, such as carrot and celery sticks.

Variations

Prepare cheese mixture as directed, then shape as follows: Yule Log: Divide in half. Roll each half into log. Roll in chopped PLANTERS Cashews and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to resemble yule logs. Decorated Christmas Tree: Drop by tablespoonfuls into triangular shape on small platter; smooth top with spatula to resemble Christmas tree shape. Add a few pretzel sticks for the tree trunk and chopped red, green and yellow peppers for the ornaments. Truffles: Shape into 1/2-inch balls. Roll in KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, ground PLANTERS Pecans, dry bread crumbs or chopped fresh parsley. Wreath: Drop by spoonfuls around drinking glass on serving plate; smooth top with spatula. Remove glass. Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley and red peppers to resemble a Christmas wreath.

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Aldrine

posted:1/26/2006

I made this for our annual Christmas party. Everyone loved the snowman look and loved the taste even more.

a cook

posted:1/10/2006

My cousin actually made this on Christmas Eve and it was adorable and delicious!

CountryMargarita

posted:1/3/2006

This Cheese Ball was suprisingly good!! It helped to "decorate" the Christmas table as well. At first nobody wanted to eat "him." Will definitely make again.

Shirley Dickson

posted:12/30/2005

Made this for family Christmas eve party. Everyone loved both the presentation and the taste. It was easy and very tasty. I plan to make for New Years Eve party in one large ball.

Knibbers

posted:12/30/2005

This was a tasty and fun recipe the whole party loved. It was also a added decoration on the table for a wonder Christmas feel.

lucybugg

posted:12/13/2005

I took this to a church Christmas party, and it was a big hit! Next time, I'll make it the day before because it really tasted great the next day.

a cook

posted:12/13/2005

Easy and quick to make for kids to help.

JJMEL

posted:12/13/2005

I made this recipe for a Mom's Night Out. Everyone loved it. They didn't want to cut into it b/c it looked so cute. My son had fun making it with me too! I'm making it again for Xmas.

starletkitty

posted:12/5/2005

This recipe is so much fun to make...it's very easy to assemble and so adorable when you're finished! I double the recipe to make a larger snowman, as I make it for a crowd at Christmas time. The only thing I do differently than the recipe is to use shredded white cheddar in place of regular cheddar...this just makes the snowman turn out "whiter." You'll only need to use a little bit of a baby carrot trimmed into the shape of a nose. The great thing about this recipe is that it not only looks festive and cute on your table, but it tastes delicious! :)

ditto19

posted:11/29/2005

This has been a hit every time I make it. Pot lucks, Christmas, and Thanksgiving it's always been eaten up. People love the clever design and the taste is wonderful. I ususally make a double batch because when people find out how good it is, it dissapears!!!