Pinecone Cheese Ball

Health score
4%
Pinecone Cheese Ball
10 min.
10
333kcal

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Looking for a show-stopping appetizer that will impress your guests without requiring hours in the kitchen? Look no further than the delightful Pinecone Cheese Ball! This charming and creative dish is not only visually appealing, resembling a festive pinecone, but it also packs a delicious flavor punch with its creamy, savory filling that blends cream cheese and deviled ham seamlessly.

Perfectly suited for gatherings, this appetizer brings a touch of nature indoors, making it ideal for holiday parties, potlucks, or casual get-togethers. Imagine your friends and family reaching for this unique cheese ball, which is surrounded by an array of crunchy crackers and vibrant fresh vegetables. The garnish of fresh rosemary sprigs adds a hint of elegance and a pop of color, elevating your appetizer table to restaurant-quality standards.

Preparing the Pinecone Cheese Ball is a breeze, taking just 10 minutes to assemble, with minimal chill time required. The combination of textures—from the creamy cheese to the crunchy almonds—offers a satisfying bite that will leave your taste buds dancing. A great source of protein, fat, and flavors, this recipe comes in at just 333 calories per serving, making it an indulgent yet manageable treat for your guests.

So why not bring a little woodland whimsy to your next gathering? This Pinecone Cheese Ball promises to be the star of the show, captivating not just with its taste, but also with its fun and inviting presentation.

Ingredients

  • 10 servings crackers and vegetables fresh assorted
  • package cream cheese softened
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • ounce deviled ham canned
  • 0.7 ounce dressing mix italian
  • 10 servings garnish: rosemary sprigs fresh
  • ounce almonds smoked unsalted whole canned

Equipment

  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Combine cream cheese, deviled ham, and dressing mix until well blended. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  2. Form mixture into a pinecone shape, using hands and plastic wrap. Starting at the bottom, press almonds into cheese mixture at slight angles, forming overlapping rows to resemble a pinecone. Cover loosely, and chill 1 hour.
  3. Serve with crackers and vegetables.
  4. Garnish, if desired.
  5. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Hormel Cure 81 Deviled Ham.

Nutrition Facts

Calories333kcal
Protein12.17%
Fat69.21%
Carbs18.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.4
Glycemic Load
0.63
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.501739041313%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.42mg
Catechin
0.22mg
Epigallocatechin
0.44mg
Epicatechin
0.1mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.45mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:332.5kcal
16.63%
Fat:26.19g
40.29%
Saturated Fat:8.88g
55.53%
Carbohydrates:15.86g
5.29%
Net Carbohydrates:13.32g
4.84%
Sugar:3.43g
3.81%
Cholesterol:41.96mg
13.99%
Sodium:460.62mg
20.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.36g
20.72%
Vitamin E:5.29mg
35.23%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.17%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.35%
Phosphorus:195.55mg
19.55%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.39%
Magnesium:55.32mg
13.83%
Selenium:8.01µg
11.45%
Vitamin B3:2.19mg
10.94%
Copper:0.22mg
10.78%
Calcium:103.3mg
10.33%
Fiber:2.54g
10.15%
Vitamin K:9.76µg
9.3%
Iron:1.56mg
8.68%
Vitamin A:421.75IU
8.44%
Zinc:1.18mg
7.89%
Potassium:236.05mg
6.74%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.9%
Folate:22.62µg
5.66%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.94%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.95%
Source:My Recipes