Dessert

Snowman Cheese Ball Recipe

Bylilan Sage December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

Introduction

This Snowman Cheese Ball is a festive and fun appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Creamy and flavorful, it combines a blend of cheeses with savory seasonings, all shaped into a charming snowman that’s sure to delight guests.

The image shows a snowman-shaped cheese ball made of two round layers covered with shredded white cheese, placed on a white plate. The smaller top layer forms the head, decorated with two dark round eyes, a small orange nose, and a curved smile made of small dark pieces. The bigger bottom layer forms the body, with three dark round buttons down the front. A bright red pepper slice is wrapped around the neck as a scarf. Around the snowman, a neat row of rectangular light beige crackers fans out on the plate. The setting is on a white marbled surface with soft, blurry lights in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup Everything Bagel seasoning
2 tablespoons pimentos
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
2 black olives, cut into small pieces
1 mini carrot (for the nose)
1 thin strip red pepper (for the neck scarf)

Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese until smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, onion powder, Everything Bagel seasoning, pimentos, and orange marmalade, then mix until well combined.
Step 2: Remove the cheese mixture from the bowl and place it on a large piece of parchment paper. Form one medium-sized ball and one smaller ball. Skewer the medium ball first, then place the smaller ball on top. Cover both balls with shredded mozzarella cheese, place on a plate, and refrigerate.
Step 3: While chilling, cut the black olives into small pieces. Cut the tip off the mini carrot to create the nose, and slice a thin strip of red pepper to serve as the scarf.
Step 4: Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator. Use olive pieces to decorate the eyes, mouth, and buttons on the front of the snowman. Insert the carrot tip in the center for the nose, and wrap the red pepper strip around the neck area as a scarf.
Step 5: Arrange crackers, bagel chips, garlic chips, or crusty bread around the plate for dipping or spreading the cheese ball. Serve and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For a sharper flavor, add a little extra Parmesan or a touch of feta cheese to the mixture.
Use different colored bell peppers or herbs to add festive accents to the snowman’s scarf or face.
Make smaller individual cheese ball snowmen for party favors or kid-friendly portions.

Storage

Store the cheese ball wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Remove from the fridge about 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Do not freeze, as it can affect the texture.

How to Serve

A tall stack of five golden round crackers is shown, each separated by a thick layer of creamy white cheese with small black seeds mixed in. The cheese looks soft and slightly crumbly, with some shredded bits scattered on top and between the layers. The crackers have a textured edge and look crunchy. The stack is placed on a white marbled surface with soft, blurry lights in the background, giving a cozy feel. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the snowman cheese ball ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the cheese mixture and shape the balls a day in advance. Keep it refrigerated, then add the decorative features shortly before serving to keep them fresh.

What can I serve with the snowman cheese ball?

It pairs well with a variety of crackers, bagel chips, garlic chips, or crusty bread. Fresh vegetables like celery sticks or carrot sticks also make great dipping options.