Christmas Cheese Ball Wreath
Brighten your holiday table with a stunning Christmas Cheese Ball Wreath! Flavorful and topped with festive colours, it’s a holiday must-have!
Add a touch of holiday magic to your celebrations with this Christmas cheese ball wreath!
This eye-catching appetizer is made with a creamy cheese blend and rolled in festive toppings like dried cranberries, chives, walnuts, and seeds.
Shaped into a beautiful wreath and garnished with fresh herbs, it’s a show-stopping centerpiece for your holiday table. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also bursting with flavour—perfect for pairing with crackers or baguette slices.
Whether you’re hosting a big holiday party or an intimate gathering, this cheese ball wreath will bring joy and festive flair to your spread!
Make-ahead & Storage Instructions
- Prepare Ahead: Make the cheese ball mixture up to 2 days in advance. Roll it into balls, coat them in toppings, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Assemble the wreath and add fresh rosemary just before serving for the freshest presentation.
- Refrigerator: Store leftover cheese balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep crackers or bread separate to maintain their texture.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Cream cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture. Reduced-fat or non-dairy cream cheese can be substituted for dietary needs.
Worcestershire sauce: Soy sauce or coconut aminos can work as alternatives for a slightly different flavour.
Hot sauce: Replace with sriracha, chili paste, or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a hint of zing.
Black pepper: Use white pepper for a subtler flavour or adjust to taste.
Garlic powder: Substitute with onion powder or minced fresh garlic for a stronger kick.
White cheddar cheese: Swap with sharp yellow cheddar, Gouda, or Monterey Jack for a different flavour profile.
Dried cranberries: Substitute with chopped dried cherries for a similar flavour and festive look.
Walnuts: You can also use pecans, almonds, or sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
Chives: Green onions or parsley can be used if chives are unavailable.
Seeds: Replace with everything bagel seasoning for a more complex flavour.
Herbs: Use thyme, sage, or any sturdy fresh herbs to maintain the holiday wreath look.
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Christmas Cheese Ball Wreath
Yields: 10-12 Servings | Prep time: 30 Minutes | Chill time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded white cheddar cheese
For Toppings:
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2/3 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2/3 cup chives, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup combined poppy and sesame seeds (mix together)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs and herbs for garnish
Directions:
Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, and shredded white cheddar until smooth.
Form Mini Cheese Balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until you’ve used all the cheese mixture.
Coat with Toppings: Divide the mini cheese balls among the different toppings (dried cranberries, walnuts, chives, and the combined poppy-sesame seed mix). Roll each cheese ball in one of the toppings until fully coated.
Arrange as a Wreath: On a large serving platter, arrange the coated mini cheese balls in a circle to form a wreath. Place fresh rosemary sprigs around the cheese balls to create the look of a holiday wreath.
Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve with crackers or baguette slices.
Christmas Cheese Ball Wreath
Brighten your holiday table with a stunning Christmas Cheese ball Wreath! Flavorful and topped with festive colours, it’s a holiday must-have!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded white cheddar cheese
For Toppings:
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2/3 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2/3 cup chives, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup combined poppy and sesame seeds (mix together)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs and herbs for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, and shredded white cheddar until smooth.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until you’ve used all the cheese mixture.
- Divide the mini cheese balls among the different toppings (dried cranberries, walnuts, chives, and the combined poppy-sesame seed mix). Roll each cheese ball in one of the toppings until fully coated.
- On a large serving platter, arrange the coated mini cheese balls in a circle to form a wreath. Place fresh rosemary sprigs around the cheese balls to create the look of a holiday wreath.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
3 mini cheeseballsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 344Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 191mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 3gSugar: 10gProtein: 8g
This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although frugalmomeh.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
Elizabeth Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys travelling, developing easy recipes, crafting, taking on diy projects, travelling and saving money!
