Description
This Christmas Tree Cheese Ball is a festive and delicious centerpiece perfect for your holiday gatherings. With its eye-catching tree shape adorned with colorful olives and fresh rosemary, this dish not only dazzles but also delights the palate with a creamy blend of Boursin cheese. Easy to prepare, it offers a unique twist on traditional appetizers that will impress guests of all ages. Ideal for parties or potlucks, serve this delightful cheese ball with an array of crackers, fresh breadsticks, or veggies for a truly memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams Boursin cheese (shallot and chive flavor)
- 60 pitted olives (mixed varieties)
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
- Cheese piece for star topper
Instructions
- Unwrap the Boursin cheese and place it on plastic wrap. Press together gently.
- Shape the cheese into a Christmas tree form while covered in plastic wrap.
- Remove the wrap and place the shaped cheese onto a serving plate.
- Insert pitted olives into the cheese to resemble ornaments.
- Garnish with rosemary sprigs between the olives.
- Cut a star from cheese and place it on top of your cheese tree.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg