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Reindeer Cheese Ball

Delightful Reindeer Cheese Ball for Festive Holiday Parties

Create a playful Reindeer Cheese Ball that’s a crowd-pleaser at any holiday gathering, featuring creamy cheese and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 pkg Ranch Seasoning adjust to taste
For the Coating and Decoration
  • 1 cup Pecans chopped; can be substituted with walnuts
  • 2 Black Olives for eyes
  • 1 Cherry Tomato for nose
  • 2 Pretzels for antlers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Reindeer Cheese Ball
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese and sour cream using a hand mixer or wooden spoon. Beat until smooth (2-3 minutes).
  2. Incorporate shredded sharp cheddar cheese and ranch seasoning. Blend everything until well combined and taste for seasoning adjustments.
  3. Scoop the cheese mixture onto plastic wrap, shape into a ball, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight.
  4. Remove from the fridge, unwrap, and roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans, pressing gently for an even coating.
  5. Press black olives on for eyes, place cherry tomato for the nose, and insert pretzels for antlers.
  6. Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy with crackers or vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing. You can prepare the cheese ball up to 3 days in advance, and it can be frozen uncoated for up to 2 months.

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