This simple to make Pine Cone Cheese Ball with Almonds is a fun Christmas Party Appetizer recipe for the holiday season!
Easy Pine Cone Cheese Ball Recipe
I featured this amazing Pine Cone Cheese Ball with Almonds Recipe several years ago in my 25 Creative Christmas Party Appetizer post.
The website that I featured it from years ago is no longer available. I loved this fun appetizer idea so much, that I recreated it here with my favorite Dill Cheese Ball recipe for you to enjoy.
A pine cone cheese ball is so easy to make and the perfect party food for the holiday season.
Believe me when I say, this fun food idea is always a big hit! Try making this cheese ball recipe for a Fall pot luck, Thanksgiving appetizer or Christmas party. Plus, it’s gluten free!
I love dill weed, but if you don’t like it, use whatever cheese ball recipe you like best.
Originally published November 28, 2014
A Pine Cone Cheese Ball is always a holiday party winner!
Toasted almonds adds richness to the flavor of this cheese ball making for an amazing savory treat!
Make this creative holiday cheese ball the day before and keep chilled in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. I hope you enjoy this delicious and fun party appetizer.
Watch the video below to see how easy this recipe is to make!
More Great Holiday Party Appetizers!
- Taco Potato Skins
- Dill Pickle Dip
- Instant Pot Spinach Dip
- Bacon Goat Cheese Pumpkin Dip
- The Best Italian Antipasto Bake
- Bacon and Chives Cheese Balls
- Christmas Tree Sausage Wraps
Print the Easy Cheese Ball Recipe
Everyone will love this simple to make party appetizer. Print this easy cheese ball recipe below.
I hope you love it! Let me know what you think in the comments below. If you make it, please share your photos on our Facebook Page or use the hashtag #LivingLocurto on Instagram. I’d love to see!!
Pine Cone Cheese Ball with Almonds
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Ingredients
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 5 strips of bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1 Tbsp diced green onion
- 1 tsp chopped fresh dill weed
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 1/4 cup whole almonds toasted
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spread almonds on a baking pan and bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden. Let cool.
- Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise and mix well in a food processor or blender.
- Stir in the cooked bacon, green onion, dill weed and pepper.
- Cover and chill overnight.
- Shape the cheese mixture into two small pine cones on serving plate.
- Starting at the narrow end, place almonds into the cheese on a slight angle, forming rows.
- Garnish pine cone cheese ball with rosemary twigs to resemble pine needles.
- Serve with crackers.
Notes
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Sharon Broyles says
I began making this in the 1980’s after discovering it in a magazine, possibly “Southern Living.” Just wanted to let you know that it’s been around much longer than you think. Even after all these years, it’s still expected at our Thanksgiving & Christmas gatherings. One note: I always double the recipe for 1 big pine cone. ‘Small one doesn’t last long
Also, try smokehouse almonds for a taste treat. My son loves the flavor!
Des says
This is such a perfect idea for the holiday spread we make each Christmas eve!
Daisy Loren says
Wonder , thanks Amy for the recipe, am gona try it now , but can I use any kind of cheese?
Jeremiah wilson says
Thanks for the wonderful recipe and I will try it out. yummy
Maria Williams says
Ooooh yum!! These sound amazing! I love the flavor of those smokehouse almonds… and… you really can’t go wrong with cheese and bacon! ?
Aimee Shugarman says
My kids help me make this every year. so good and adorable too.
Connie says
So festive and cute! It sure brings a nice touch to a holiday spread and I love how easy it is to make!
Jessica Burgess says
STOP! This is the cutest thing ever!!! I love it!
Carolyn says
This is such a fun way to serve cheese for the holidays!
Cheryl says
What a creative idea for a classic cheeseball!! Love it!