Description
Ranch snowman cheeseball brings festive cheer to holiday gatherings with its whimsical design and creamy flavor. Guests will adore this playful appetizer that combines classic ranch seasoning with smooth cream cheese, creating a delightful centerpiece you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded mozzarella
Seasoning:
- 1 ounce (28 grams) ranch seasoning packet
Garnish and Spices:
- 1 small carrot
- 10 whole black peppercorns
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, mozzarella, and ranch seasoning until achieving a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Separate the mixture into two distinct portions: one larger (1.5 cups) and one smaller (1 cup). Gently shape each portion into spherical forms.
- Refrigerate the shaped balls for 2 hours to firm up and enhance flavor melding.
- Remove from refrigerator and carefully roll the chilled balls in the remaining mozzarella, ensuring complete coverage.
- Artfully construct the snowman design by strategically stacking the cheese balls to create a three-dimensional figure.
- Using peppercorns, meticulously place eyes and mouth on the top ball to give character.
- Add peppercorn buttons down the front of the cheese ball stack for whimsical detail.
- Complete the snowman’s face by positioning a small carrot piece as a distinctive nose, bringing the festive appetizer to life.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and a lump-free texture.
- Refrigerate cheese balls longer for firmer consistency, making them easier to shape and decorate.
- Swap carrot for red bell pepper or olive for a more colorful snowman appearance.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and dairy-free cheese for lighter, lactose-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg