Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
Description
Your cheese ball will be the hit of the party when you shape it into a Christmas tree shape and cover it with chopped parsley 'needles' and pecan and bell pepper 'garlands'.
Ingredients
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2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup finely diced onion
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 red bell pepper
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1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
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1/4 cup chopped pecans, or as needed
Directions
1
Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl with an electric mixer until completely blended. Turn cheese mixture onto a sheet of waxed paper and form it into the shape of a Christmas tree. Refrigerate cheese 'tree' until firm, at least 1 hour.
2
Cut bell pepper into thin strips and 1 star shape.
3
Press parsley into cheese tree to cover. Press bell pepper strips in a row to form a 'garland'. Make another 'garland' using chopped pecans. Place bell pepper star at the top of the 'tree'. Carefully transfer 'tree' to a serving platter.