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A snowman cheese ball is decorated with black peppercorns for eyes and mouth, and an orange nose. It’s surrounded by round crackers, celery sticks, and festive greenery in the background for a charming holiday touch.

Snowman Christmas Cheese Ball recipe

Make your Christmas table stand out with a festive Snowman Cheese Ball! Easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Dip
Keyword Snowman Cheese Ball, Snowman Cheeseball Recipe
Prep Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 8
Author Momma Lew

Ingredients

  • 2 8 oz packages of cream cheese softened
  • 1 envelope of dip mix – vegetable italian, ranch seasoning, onion
  • 2 cups shredded cheese such as white cheddar cheese monterey jack cheese, pepper jack cheese or mozzarella cheese
  • Items for garnish like black peppercorns carrots or asparagus spears
  • Plastic Wrap

Instructions

  1. To get started on your easy cheese ball, soften two packages of cream cheese and add to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Next, mix onion or packet of dry ranch mix.
  3. Finally, add in a cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  4. Mix it all together.
  5. Divide cheese mixture into different-size balls into 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
  6. The smallest ball will become the head of snowman.
  7. The larger ball will become the snowman's base.
  8. Transfer cheese mixtures to the refrigerator for a couple of hours to firm up and have the flavors meld together.
  9. After they are done in the fridge, put about a cup of mozzarella cheese, white cheddar or a different cheese in a mixing bowl.
  10. Unwrap each ball and roll them in the bowl with the cheese.
  11. Assemble the snowman shape on a small serving plate with the largest ball on the bottom of plate, followed by the smaller cheese ball.
  12. Make the snowman's face by using whole cloves or whole peppercorns as the eyes and buttons, a small carrot nose and asparagus for the arms.
  13. Your delicious creation can be left out at room temperature for 2-3 hours.
  14. Store any leftovers of this adorable snowman in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Snowman Christmas Cheese Ball recipe
Amount Per Serving (8 Servings)
Calories 0
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.