Antipasto Christmas Tree Cheeseball

Name: Antipasto Christmas Tree Cheeseball
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 32 oz cream cheese; 1 cup Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup pesto sauce; 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes; 2 tsp dried onion; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 1/2 cup olives; 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes; 1 slice cheddar cheese; 1 toothpick; 0 crackers, breasticks, pretzels, etc

This is a party approved appetizer that is a homemade cheeseball made with pesto and herbs, and then decorated with a mix of olives, sundried toamtoes and more. A must make for the Christmas season.

Prep: 30 min
Resting: 3 hr
Total time: 3 hr 30 min
Servings: 16 servings

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Ingredients

32 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 cup Parmesan cheese grated or shredded
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
2 tsp dried onion minced
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 cup olives halved and patted dry with paper towels
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
1 slice cheddar cheese cut into a star
1 toothpick
crackers, breasticks, pretzels, etc.

Method

Blend together the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined.
Form a tree cone shape out of the mixture onto your serving board or tray.
Press the olive halves and chopped sundried tomatoes into the sides of the tree until covered.
Carefully cover with plastic wrap to prevent drying out and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or until firm.
When ready to serve, let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes then add the fresh herb sprigs throughout the tree and place the cheese star on top with a toothpick.
Serve with crackers and meats, enjoy!