Cream Cheese, Havarti, and Parmesan Herbed Christmas Tree

Shape a cheese ball into a tree and coat it with fresh basil and parsley for a festive Christmas tree appetizer for your holiday party.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 100 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 cup shredded Havarti cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix cream cheese, Havarti cheese, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons basil, lemon zest, and garlic together in a bowl. Transfer cream cheese mixture to a piece of plastic wrap. Roll the plastic wrap around cream cheese mixture forming a cone shape, resembling a tree.

Step 2

Stand the 'tree' upright and remove the plastic wrap. Cover the visible portion of the 'tree' with 1/4 cup basil and parsley.

Step 3

Gently wrap the 'tree' with a fresh sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.