Snowman Cheese Ball with Crackers

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Snowman Cheese Ball with Crackers

This Snowman Cheese Ball with Crackers is a fun, creamy, savory holiday appetizer that doubles as a festive centerpiece. Made with smooth cream cheese, sharp white cheddar, and a touch of sour cream, it’s the perfect make-ahead recipe for Christmas party appetizers, holiday snack boards, and easy festive dips. Shaped like a snowman and served with crunchy crackers, it brings holiday charm to any table.

Yield: 1 large snowman
Chill: 1 hour
Time: 20 minutes prep

Key Ingredients First:

  • Cream cheese (softened)
  • Shredded white cheddar
  • Sour cream

Ingredients

  • 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup finely shredded mozzarella (for rolling)
  • Crackers for serving

Decorations:

  • Peppercorns or mini chocolate chips (eyes & buttons)
  • Small carrot piece (nose)
  • Pretzel sticks (arms)
  • Scarf: thin strip of bell pepper or parsley

Instructions

  1. Make the Cheese Mixture
    In a bowl, mix cream cheese, white cheddar, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. This rich blend creates the smooth, savory base loved in holiday cheese ball recipes and Christmas appetizer ideas.
  2. Shape the Snowman
    Divide the mixture into one large ball and one smaller ball. Roll each ball in mozzarella to create a clean, snowy coating.
  3. Assemble
    Place the larger ball on a serving plate, then stack the smaller ball on top to form the snowman shape.
  4. Decorate
    Add peppercorns or mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, a small carrot piece for the nose, and pretzel sticks for arms. Wrap a thin strip of bell pepper or parsley around the neck as a scarf.
  5. Chill & Serve
    Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up. Serve surrounded by crackers.

Serving Ideas

  • Add veggies like carrots, celery, and cucumbers around the platter.
  • Serve with pretzel chips, pita crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
  • Pair with a holiday charcuterie board for a full party spread.

This recipe fits perfectly into searches for cute Christmas snacks, easy make-ahead appetizers, and fun holiday finger foods.

Tips

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
  • Chill longer for firmer shaping and cleaner presentation.
  • Mix in chopped herbs or bacon bits for extra flavor.
  • Add a hat by placing a small cracker topped with an olive slice.

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