Cheese Pine Cones
Transform your next appetizer spread with these festive and flavorful Cheese Pine Cones! This no-cook, crowd-pleasing recipe combines cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan to create a creamy, savory cheese base seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of smoked paprika. Shaped into a charming pine cone form and adorned with whole almonds to mimic natural scales, each “pine cone” is a work of art that will wow your guests. Garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs for a rustic, holiday-worthy presentation, these Cheese Pine Cones are as beautiful as they are delicious. Prep is quick and easy, making it the perfect choice for busy entertaining. Serve with crackers or fresh bread and watch it disappear as the ultimate party centerpiece!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.25 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Whole almonds (unpeeled)
- 4 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
- 0 optional Crackers or bread (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 2
Mix the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. You can use a fork or a hand mixer for a creamier texture.
Step 3
Shape the cheese mixture into an oval ball or a slightly elongated teardrop shape to resemble a pine cone. Place it on a serving platter.
Step 4
Starting at the narrow tip of the cheese ball, press whole almonds into the cheese at a slight angle, pointy side facing outward. Continue in rows, layering the almonds in an overlapping pattern resembling pine cone scales. Cover the entire surface of the cheese ball with almonds.
Step 5
Once the pine cone shape is complete, garnish the platter with fresh rosemary sprigs around the base to mimic pine branches.
Step 6
Refrigerate the cheese pine cone for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Step 7
Serve with crackers or slices of bread as an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (549.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2285.9 |
| Total Fat 191.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 85.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 396.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3130.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.4g | |
| Protein 91.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2003.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1361.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories