Servings: 12-16
Total Time: 40 minutes
Cherry Cordial Snowman Cheese Ball
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) Crystal Farms Original Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 containers (8 ounces each) BelGioioso Mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Confectioners' sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Bourbon
- 6 ounces Bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1 bag (14 ounces) Sweetened flaked coconut
- To taste, Chocolate-covered cherries
- To taste, Gumdrop
- To taste, Brown milk chocolate M&M's
- To taste, Peppermint candies
- To taste, Red licorice
- To taste, Assorted cookies
Bring a touch of sweetness to your holiday gatherings with this charming Cherry Cordial Snowman Cheese Ball from the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. This festive appetizer combines the rich, creamy texture of a classic cheese ball with the delightful flavors of cherry cordial. Shaped into an adorable snowman, it’s sure to be the centerpiece of your party spread.
Directions
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Beat the cream cheese, mascarpone, confectioners’ sugar and bourbon in a large bowl until blended. Fold in chocolate and cherries. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Spoon a third of the mascarpone mixture into a plastic wrap-lined, small bowl, about 5 ½-inches diameter x 2-inches deep. Wrap with plastic wrap. Spoon remaining mixture into a plastic wrap-lined, large bowl, about 7-inches diameter x 2-inches deep. Wrap with plastic wrap. Freeze for 20 minutes.
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Unwrap each cheese ball. Transfer to a serving platter. Press coconut on balls to coat. Place chocolate-covered cherries for eyes, a gumdrop for nose and M&M’s for mouth. Arrange peppermint candies for buttons and licorice for scarf. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until serving.
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Serve with cookies.