Pinecone Cheese Spread
Transform your holiday appetizer table with this stunning Pinecone Cheese Spread—a festive, crowd-pleasing recipe that's as visually impressive as it is delicious. Made with a creamy blend of tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and zesty green onions, this no-cook recipe gets its bold flavor from Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. The real magic happens when the spread is shaped into an elegant "pinecone" and adorned with smoked almonds for a beautifully textured, nutty finish. Garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs for a seasonal touch, this eye-catching dish pairs perfectly with crisp crackers for a perfect party bite. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep time and ideal for entertaining, this versatile cheese spread is sure to be the star of any occasion—holiday gatherings, potlucks, or dinner parties alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1.5 cups Smoked almonds
- 3 Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
- 1 package Crackers
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Transfer the cheese mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Shape the mixture into an oval resembling a pinecone. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Once the cheese spread is firm, unwrap it and transfer it to a serving platter.
Starting from the base of the oval, press smoked almonds into the cheese mixture, pointed side out, overlapping slightly to mimic the scales of a pinecone. Continue until the entire surface is covered.
For presentation, garnish the serving platter with fresh rosemary sprigs around the edges to resemble pine branches.
Serve the Pinecone Cheese Spread with your favorite crackers on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 371.0 g | 476% | |
| Saturated Fat | 156.8 g | 784% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 698 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 5154 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 134.5 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2782 mg | 214% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2513 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
