01.01.25 * CONTAINS AFFILIATES post featured image post featured image

Snowman Cheeseball

The holidays and winter season calls for parties and cozy gatherings! And what’s a gathering without some yummy food? I’ve seen a few takes on the snowman cheese ball but I think this version was really festive and delightful!

Jump to Recipe

The holidays and winter season calls for parties and cozy gatherings! And what’s a gathering without some yummy food? A holiday-themed appetizer makes an event even more fun and memorable, so I always try to think of something creative and fun. I had so much fun making my pumpkin cheese ball for Halloween and it was such a hit with all of my friends because it was so delicious! I couldn’t resist making a Christmas version and it was so yummy again. I’ve seen a few takes on the snowman cheese ball but I think this version was really festive and delightful!

What Is A Snowman Cheeseball

A snowman cheeseball is one of my favorite holiday appetizers and can be made with a wide variety of ingredients! But cream cheese is the main ingredient in order to get that ball shape. You can add a lot of different things to the mixture such as garlic powder, sharp cheddar, ranch seasoning, chives, etc. I combined a few cheeseball recipes until I came up with the perfect flavor and snowman look! Therefore, using cream cheese and white cheddar is better for a snowman versus orange cheddar cheese. I also decided that peppercorns and a tiny carrot piece would be perfect for the eyes mouth and buttons.

How to Make Snowman Cheeseball

Snowman Cheese Ball | Easy Holiday Recipes
Notes & Tips:

If you prepare this recipe for a party, keep the plastic wrapped cheese balls in the fridge until you’re ready to share. Assemble and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 10 oz. shredded white cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives
  • ¼ tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • ½ tsp. peppercorns
  • 1 baby carrot
Equipment:
Shop All of the Ingredients and Equipment:

Instructions:

Step 1 – Freshly Shredded Cheese

Shred the white cheddar cheese and set aside.

Step 2 – Mix

Combine first 4 ingredients and mix with a fork until blended.

Step 3 – Divide in Half

Divide cheese mixture and form into 2 different-size balls (1 slightly smaller than the other).

Step 4 – Cheese, Wrap and Refrigerate

Coat with more cheese and wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.

Step 5 – Put Together

Once you’re ready to serve it, unwrap the cheeseballs and place the smaller ball on top of the larger ball on your serving platter. I used toothpicks for extra support. I stabbed two of them onto the top of the larger ball and placed the smaller ball over it.

Step 6 – Peppercorns for the Eyes and Buttons

Decorate with peppercorns for eyes, buttons and a mouth (optional).

Step 7 – Carrot for the Nose

Press a tip of a baby carrot deep enough that it sticks out as a nose to finish creating your snowman.

You can serve with crackers, pretzels, pretzel sticks, tiny toasted bread rounds, or even vegetables like carrot sticks.

Serve with More Treats

Printable Recipe

Snowman Cheese Ball

I had so much fun making my pumpkin cheese ball for Halloween and it was such a hit with all of my friends because it was so delicious! I couldn’t resist making a Christmas version and it was so yummy again.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. cream cheese spread
  • 10 oz. shredded white cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives
  • ¼ tsp. ground red pepper cayenne
  • ½ tsp. peppercorns
  • 1 baby carrot

Instructions
 

  • Mix first 4 ingredients together until blended.
  • Divide cheese mixture and form into 2 different-size balls (1 slightly smaller than the other).
  • Coat with more cheese and wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
  • Unwrap the cheeseballs and place the smaller ball on top of the large ball.
  • Decorate with peppercorns for eyes, buttons and a mouth (optional).
  • Press a small narrow baby carrot deep enough that it sticks out as a nose.

Notes

If you prepare this recipe for a party, keep the plastic wrapped cheese balls in the fridge until you’re ready to share. Assemble and enjoy!
leave a comment leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *