Festive Holiday Ornament Cheese Balls with Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomato Layers
Indulge your guests this holiday season with our Festive Holiday Ornament Cheese Balls with Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomato Layers. These delightful appetizers not only charm the eye with their ornament-like appearance but also deliver a burst of creamy, savory flavor. Perfect for any gathering, these cheese balls are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, ensuring you spend more time enjoying the festivities and less time in the kitchen. The vibrant layers of basil pesto and tangy sun-dried tomatoes add a gourmet touch that elevates your holiday spread. Serve them on a charcuterie board or with fresh veggies for a festive treat that will impress everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz goat cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- Sun-dried tomatoes (for layering)
Instructions
- Gather and soften cream cheese and goat cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and goat cheese using a rubber spatula until smooth.
- Add basil pesto to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Before serving, garnish with additional pesto or sun-dried tomatoes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg