Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
Create a festive Christmas Tree Cheese Ball that’s not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make! This delightful appetizer combines the creamy richness of Boursin cheese with the briny flavor of olives, all shaped into a charming Christmas tree. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this cheese ball can be prepared in just 20 minutes and is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its vibrant colors and festive presentation, it doubles as both a delicious snack and a centerpiece for your table. Plus, it offers plenty of opportunities for customization, allowing you to tailor the flavors to your liking. Enjoy this simple yet elegant holiday treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams Boursin cheese (shallot and chive flavor recommended)
- 60 pitted olives (mixed varieties)
- Fresh rosemary (for decoration)
- A piece of cheese (for the star on top)
Instructions
- Unwrap the Boursin cheese and place it on a large piece of plastic wrap.
- Using clean hands or gloves, press the cheese together until combined, then shape it into a Christmas tree.
- Remove the wrap and place the cheese tree on a serving plate.
- Insert pitted olives into the cheese to mimic ornaments.
- Garnish with small sprigs of rosemary for a festive touch.
- Cut out a star shape from a piece of cheese using a cookie cutter and place it atop your cheese tree.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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