Antipasto Cheese Ball Christmas Tree

The ultimate holiday cheese ball recipe! Full of sun dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, chives and seasonings on the inside. It’s the OUTSIDE is where it gets serious with antipasto Christmas tree decorations! Serve it on a platter with cold meats such as salami and prosciutto, PLUS crackers!

CHRISTMAS TREE

What better way to kick off your festivities than with an edible Christmas tree? A fully loaded cheese ball tree filled with your favourite antipasti ingredients.

WHAT CHEESE IS BEST FOR CHEESE BALLS?

Packaged cream cheese will work here, as in full fat or low fat. I don’t suggest using spreadable cream cheese as it may collapse before serving, while packaged cream cheese hardens back up in the refrigerator after shaping. Make sure your cream cheese is easy to work with and softened to help mix the other ingredients through it properly. Take it out of the refrigerator at least half an hour before starting the dip for easier mixing. The dip part is extremely versatile. If you want to add different ingredients to suit your tastes, go for it!

How To Make Cheese Ball Christmas Tree

If you need a visual, watch the video at the bottom of this post!

CHRISTMAS TREE CHEESE BALL

After you’ve moulded it, use a cake spatula or knife to smooth it out.

Then cover it completely wth antipasto ingredients! I used mixed olives and sun dried tomatoes for mine, and used a yellow bell pepper (capsicum) to cut out a star for the top! THEN, for added flavour, brush over the olives with some sun dried tomato oil from the jar! YUM! The BEST holiday cheese ball!

How long can a cheese ball keep in the refrigerator?

Cheese balls will usually last for 24 to 48 hours in the refrigerator. Creamy deliciousness on the inside of this Antipasto Cheese Ball Christmas Tree!