This mini Christmas tree of cheese is guaranteed to get your holiday party started. After shaping the goat cheese mixture into a cone shape, create a pine needle effect using freeze-dried chives. Decorate the cheeseball tree with a pine nut garland, dried cranberry ornaments, and a star-shaped cheddar cracker on top.

Quick Info

⏱️ 35 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 77%

Nutrition

317 cal • 15g protein • 13g carbs • 23g fat

Tags

[Low-Carb] • [Vegetarian] • [Easy] • [Appetizers] • [Desserts] • [Snacks] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour]

Ingredients

• 16 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
• ¾ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
• ½ cup dried cranberries, plus more for garnish
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 sprig minced fresh rosemary leaves, about 1 teaspoon
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
• ⅓ cup (0.35 ounce) freeze-dried chives
• 1-2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 star-shaped cheese cracker
• [White Cheddar and Chive Crackers] (insert link) or crackers of choice, for serving
• Crudités, for serving

Instructions Preview

1. In a large bowl, mix together the goat che…
2. To assemble, transfer the cheese mixture t…
3. Using dry hands, gently press the freeze-d…

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Recipe by: Betsy Carter • From: Tasty