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Easter Appetizer – Carrot Shaped Cheese Ball

March 7, 2019 by Melissa 5 Comments

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

Easter Appetizer - Carrot 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.

 

Easter Appetizer - Carrot Cheese Ball

Easter Cheese Ball

Start by mixing the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped bacon and ranch seasoning in the bowl of a stand mixer. It’s important to have the cream cheese and cheddar cheese at room temperature so they blend well together.

Then place mixture onto plastic wrap and form carrot shape.

Refrigerate for at least four hours and up to 3 days before. Once cheese ball is firm, press finely shredded cheddar cheese onto cheese ball.

Easter Appetizer - Carrot Cheese Ball

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

Easter Appetizer - Carrot Cheese Ball

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.

 

 Easter Appetizer - Carrot Cheese Ball

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

 

Easter Appetizer - Carrot Cheese Ball

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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.

 

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  1. Toni

    March 4, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    I really loved it! Such a great idea for Easter!!

    Reply
  2. Kellie Hemmerly

    March 4, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
    This is so easy to make and I’m adding it to the Easter menu for sure!

    Reply
  3. Lauren Kelly

    March 4, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    I love this so much. And I love the extra touch with the bacon! SO yummy!

    Reply
  4. Beth

    February 26, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious and festive! I can’t wait to make this! My family is going to love it!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer

    February 26, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of our favorites on Easter day! Such a yummy but easy appetizer that everyone loves!

    Reply

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