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Reindeer Cheese Ball

Deliciously Festive Reindeer Cheese Ball for Holiday Cheer

This Reindeer Cheese Ball is a whimsical and creamy no-bake appetizer that's sure to impress your holiday guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Medium Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with sharp cheddar
  • 2 tbsp Ranch Seasoning Mix Adjust to taste
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 2 pcs Black Olives Serve as eyes
  • 1 pcs Cherry Tomato Represents the reindeer's nose
  • 2 pcs Pretzels Function as antlers; use toothpicks for gluten-free

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Shallow dish
  • serving platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of sour cream until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Mix in 1 cup of shredded medium cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning mix until well incorporated.
  3. Transfer the cheese mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight.
  4. Once set, unwrap the cheese ball and roll in 1 cup of chopped pecans until fully coated.
  5. Decorate with pretzels for antlers, black olives for eyes, and a cherry tomato for the nose.
  6. Serve with an assortment of crackers, sliced vegetables, or breadsticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To prevent lumps, allow your cream cheese to reach room temperature before mixing. Chill the cheese ball to ensure it holds shape when slicing.

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