Description
A delightful and whimsical turkey-shaped cheese ball made with creamy cheeses and fresh herbs, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 Tbsp. butter, softened
- 6 oz. goat cheese
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/3 cup freshly chopped chives
- 3/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
- 1 sprig thyme, stem removed
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/4 cups pecan halves, toasted, divided
- Red bell peppers, for decoration
- Yellow bell peppers, for decoration
- Orange carrots, julienned, for decoration
- White carrots, julienned, for decoration
- Pretzels and crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl of a food processor, blend the softened cream cheese, butter, goat cheese, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Add the freshly chopped chives, parsley, and thyme; pulse until combined.
- Season with kosher salt and pepper, then adjust to taste.
- Form the mixture into a large ball for the turkey’s body.
- Roll the cheese ball in finely chopped pecans and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Decorate with pretzels and carrots for feathers and use bell peppers for the face and beak.
- Place the finished cheese ball on a platter and serve with crackers.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using low-fat cream cheese or vegan alternatives. Customize decorations with your favorite veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg