16+ Antipasto Christmas Tree Cheese Ball Wreath Recipe Discover Culinary Perfection!

Creating the Base of the Wreath

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers
• 1/4 cup chopped black olives
• 1/4 cup chopped green olives
• 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

To begin, you'll need to combine the cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to fully incorporate the cheeses until you have a smooth and creamy mixture.

Next, add in the diced roasted red peppers, black olives, green olives, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Continue to mix until all of the ingredients are fully combined.

Now, take a large piece of plastic wrap and lay it out on a flat surface. Use a spatula to transfer the cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap, forming it into a ball. Once you have a ball shape, wrap it up tightly in the plastic wrap and place it in the fridge to chill for at least an hour.

Assembling the Wreath

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
• 1/2 cup chopped black olives
• 1/2 cup chopped green olives
• 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
• 1/2 cup chopped salami
• 1/2 cup chopped prosciutto
• 1/2 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts
• 1/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Once the cheese ball has chilled and firmed up, it's time to assemble the wreath. Start by unwrapping the cheese ball and placing it on a serving platter.

Next, begin decorating the cheese ball with the diced roasted red peppers, black olives, green olives, pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, marinated artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh parsley. You can arrange them in a pattern or scatter them randomly, whichever you prefer.

Finally, use a small knife or toothpick to create a small hole at the top of the cheese ball. This will be where you place the "star" of the tree - a cherry tomato or a small sprig of rosemary.

Serving and Enjoying

Your antipasto Christmas tree cheese ball wreath is now complete and ready to be enjoyed! Serve it with crackers, bread, or vegetables for dipping. Not only is it delicious, but it also makes for a beautiful centerpiece on any holiday table.

Now that you know how to make this festive and flavorful dish, it's time to gather your ingredients and get started. Your family and friends will be impressed with your culinary skills and you'll have a new holiday favorite to add to your repertoire.