Pinecone Cheese Spread
Transform your holiday appetizer table with this stunning Pinecone Cheese Spread—a festive, crowd-pleasing recipe that's as visually impressive as it is delicious. Made with a creamy blend of tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and zesty green onions, this no-cook recipe gets its bold flavor from Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. The real magic happens when the spread is shaped into an elegant "pinecone" and adorned with smoked almonds for a beautifully textured, nutty finish. Garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs for a seasonal touch, this eye-catching dish pairs perfectly with crisp crackers for a perfect party bite. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep time and ideal for entertaining, this versatile cheese spread is sure to be the star of any occasion—holiday gatherings, potlucks, or dinner parties alike.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1.5 cups Smoked almonds
- 3 Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
- 1 package Crackers
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Step 2
Transfer the cheese mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Shape the mixture into an oval resembling a pinecone. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Step 3
Once the cheese spread is firm, unwrap it and transfer it to a serving platter.
Step 4
Starting from the base of the oval, press smoked almonds into the cheese mixture, pointed side out, overlapping slightly to mimic the scales of a pinecone. Continue until the entire surface is covered.
Step 5
For presentation, garnish the serving platter with fresh rosemary sprigs around the edges to resemble pine branches.
Step 6
Serve the Pinecone Cheese Spread with your favorite crackers on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1107.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4543.4 |
| Total Fat 371.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 156.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 32.9g | |
| Cholesterol 698.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5154.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 193.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.6g | |
| Protein 134.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 48.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2781.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2512.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories