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Antipasto Cheese Ball Christmas Tree

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Ingredients

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4 cups cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced (or capsicum )
1/4 cup dill pickle, finely diced
1/4 cup chives, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
salt, to taste (optional)
1 1/2 - 2 cups pitted mixed olives (use a variety of black, green and kalamata olives, dried with paper towel)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (dried with paper towel)
6 rosemary, to decorate
ritz crackers, water crackers or pretzel, for serving

Nutritional information

258.9
Calories
219 g
Calories From Fat
24.4 g
Total Fat
13 g
Saturated Fat
72.9 mg
Cholesterol
589.3 mg
Sodium
7 g
Carbs
1.2 g
Dietary Fiber
3.9 g
Sugars
4.8 g
Protein
103g
Serving Size

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Antipasto Cheese Ball Christmas Tree

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    This cheeseball full of sun dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, chives and seasonings on the inside, the OUTSIDE is where it gets antipasto serious! Serve it on a platter with cold meats such as salami and prosciutto, PLUS crackers!. Found on the blog Caf Delights and couldn't just copy on the site, what a show stopper for those special Holiday get togethers

    • 80 min
    • Serves 14
    • Easy

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    Antipasto Cheese Ball Christmas Tree, This cheeseball full of sun dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, chives and seasonings on the inside, the OUTSIDE is where it gets antipasto serious! Serve it on a platter with cold meats such as salami and prosciutto, PLUS crackers! Found on the blog Caf Delights and couldn’t just copy on the site, what a show stopper for those special Holiday get togethers


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    In a Bowl Combine All the Ingredients For the Dip and Mix Until the Ingredients Are Well Combined.

    2
    Done

    Place a Piece of Non-Stick Plastic Wrap on a Clean Bench Top or Work Surface. Scoop the Cream Cheese Mixture Out Onto the Plastic Wrap and Completely Cover With Another Piece of Wrap (you May Need Two Pieces to Cover It).

    3
    Done

    Use Your Hands to Mould the Cream Cheese Into a Tree Shape. Then, Carefully Pick Up the Tree With One Hand and Peel Off the Plastic Wrap on the Bottom of the Tree With Your Other Hand. Place the Tree Straight Onto a Serving Plate.

    4
    Done

    Use a Cake Spatula to Smooth the Edges. Decorate With Olives, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Rosemary Leaves/Sprigs, Lightly Pressing Each Element Into the Cream Cheese to Ensure They Stay On. Brush With Some Sun Dried Tomato Oil from the Jar (optional but Adds Even More Flavour)!

    5
    Done

    Top With a Star Cut Out of a Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper or a Thick Slice of Cheese.

    6
    Done

    Serve With Crackers of Your Choice, Salami and Prosciutto Slices Rolled Up!

    7
    Done

    Recipe Notes.

    8
    Done

    the Cream Cheese Is More Stable in a Wider Tree Shape Rather Than a Tall, Thin Tree. the Taller Tree Folds Over and Collapses.

    9
    Done

    If You Find Your Cream Cheese Has Softened Too Much and Won't Hold Its Shape, Refrigerate It Until It Thickens Again (about 20 Minutes).

    10
    Done

    Pat Dry Each Olive and Sun Dried Tomato on a Sheet of Paper Towel Before Decorating Your Tree to Make Sure They Stay on, or They May Slide Off If Covered in Oil from the Jar.

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