One of the best things about cheese balls is that they can be made ahead of time, and that’s exactly why I love making this Snowman Blue Cheese Cheese Ball. It’s fantastic with just crackers or some fresh vegetable stalks and is absolutely adorable when served. Plus points for helping us get the kids to eat more veggies, too!

How to Make a Snowman Blue Cheese Cheese Ball

You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make this Snowman Blue Cheese Cheese Ball. Here’s the recipe:

Combine the ingredients. Add all the ingredients except carrot, cucumber and whole peppercorns to a bowl and mix to combine.
Divide. Divide cheese mixture into one large ball for the body and one small ball for the head.
Wrap. Wrap the balls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
Add the extra cheese. Remove the balls from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Press extra shredded cheese into cheese balls.
Transfer. Place the larger ball on a serving plate.
Attach the smaller ball. Place the smaller ball onto larger ball.
Add the carrot. Slice the top of baby carrot and press into smaller cheese ball to make a nose.
Add the cucumber. Use ½ inch pice of cucumber and 1/6 inch thick round of cucumber to make a hat.
Decorate. Use whole peppercorns to make mouth, eyes and buttons.
Serve. Serve with crackers.

How Long Will Blue Cheese Cheese Balls Last?

Generally, this Snowman Blue Cheese Cheese Ball can last for up to a week in the refrigerator.

However, it’s important to keep an eye on them if you’re wanting them around longer than that as the texture may become harder over time or change in color due to oxidation. All things considered, cheese balls are best enjoyed at their freshest.

If you think you won’t be able to consume the whole cheese ball within a week, it’s best to freeze it as soon as possible after you prepare it. Wrap it in some cling wrap and store it in an airtight container. When stored this way, the Snowman Blue Cheese Cheese Ball can last for 2 to 3 months.

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Snowman Blue Cheese Cheese Ball

Author: Anna Young
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 16 1x

Scale

8 oz cream cheese with blue cheese
1 oz package ranch seasoning mix
2 ½ cups finely shredded white cheddar cheese or jack cheese plus extra for decoration
salt and black pepper to taste
1 baby carrot
whole peppercorns
¼ small cucumber

Add all the ingredients except carrot, cucumber and whole peppercorns to a bowl and mix to combine.
Divide cheese mixture into one large ball for the body and one small ball for the head.
Wrap the balls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 4 hours.
Remove the balls from the refrigerator and unwrap them.
Press extra shredded cheese into cheese balls.
Place the larger ball on a serving plate.
Place the smaller ball onto larger ball.
Slice the top of baby carrot and press into smaller cheese ball to make a nose.
Use ½ inch pice of cucumber and 1/6 inch thick round of cucumber to make a hat.
Use whole peppercorns to make mouth, eyes and buttons.
Serve with crackers.