Description
This charming Ranch Snowman Cheeseball is a festive appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with creamy ranch-seasoned cream cheese and mozzarella, this no-cook recipe is shaped into a snowman and decorated with peppercorns and a carrot nose for a fun, edible winter decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeseball Mixture
- 16 Ounces Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1 Ounce Packet of Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 2 Cups Finely Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided
Decoration
- 1 Small Carrot
- 10 Whole Black Peppercorns
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and the ranch seasoning mix. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Prepare Bottom Ball: Lay out a piece of plastic wrap. Place approximately 1.5 cups of the cream cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap, which will form the bottom part of the snowman.
- Prepare Top Ball: On a separate piece of plastic wrap, place the remaining cream cheese mixture, about 1 cup, which will form the smaller top ball of the snowman.
- Shape and Chill: With greased hands, roll each portion into smooth balls. Wrap tightly with the plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until set and firm.
- Coat with Cheese: After chilling, unwrap the balls and roll each one in the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until fully coated.
- Assemble Snowman: Stack the smaller cheeseball on top of the larger one gently to form the snowman’s body.
- Add Features: Use the whole black peppercorns to create eyes, buttons, and a mouth on the snowman. Cut a small bite-sized piece of carrot to form the nose and place it accordingly.
Notes
- For easy shaping, grease your hands lightly with oil or cooking spray before forming the cheeseballs.
- Refrigerating the cheeseballs is crucial to help them set and hold their shape when coated and stacked.
- You can customize the seasoning mix according to your taste, but ranch seasoning works best for a classic flavor.
- Serve with crackers, celery sticks, or bread slices as a delightful party appetizer.
- Store leftover cheeseball covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
