Easter Appetizer – Carrot Shaped Cheese Ball

For a super easy Easter Appetizer try this adorable homemade Carrot Shaped Cheese Ball. 

Easter Appetizer

I just love this cute carrot for an easy Easter appetizer! It’s so fun and easy to make, and it tastes delicious.

A cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for Easter brunch or dinner. You can make it several days ahead and assemble it right before the party.

Use fresh parsley to garnish and serve as the carrot top. That’s it, so simple!

I loved this carrot cheese ball so much I put it on a bigger cheeseboard and added some cherry tomatoes and black olives to make a really eye catching display.

This is such a fun appetizer idea for Easter!  Easter is such a busy weekend for us, and I love the idea of something simple I can make ahead. When making ahead, I recommend leaving the cheeseball in the plastic wrap, then assembling right before serving. That way everything stays fresh and the cheese coating the cheese ball looks fresh.

More Easter Ideas:

Old-Fashioned Baked Ham

Paula Deen Banana Pudding 

Fruity Pebbles Treats

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Easter Appetizer Carrot Cheese Ball

Prep Time

10 mins

 

Easy make-ahead Easter appetizer, a fun and festive carrot shaped cheese ball.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 8 oz blocks of cream cheese at room temperature
• 3 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese at room temperature
• 1 oz package ranch seasoning mix
• 5 strips cooked bacon finely chopped
• 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheese
• 1 bunch fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Let cream cheese and sharp cheddar come to room temperature. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon and ranch dressing mix.

2. Transfer cheese mixtures to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a rounded triangle. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Can be made several days ahead.

3. Right before serving, place on a serving plate and press finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese onto cheese ball. Use fresh parsley as carrot top. Serve with crackers.