We are kicking off our holiday recipe series with this recipe for mini goat cheese balls served in the shape of a Christmas Tree! Get ready to wow your guests this holiday season with this festive and playful appetizer cheese board. Whether you're hosting a cozy gathering or a big holiday bash, these scrumptious and easy to make cheese balls are sure to bring joy and cheer to your holiday gatherings this year!

This festive appetizer tree comprises thirty-six mini goat cheese balls; each rolled in a delightfully different crushed topping. We've used nine unique toppings to provide a variety of delicious flavors, textures, and colors to delight, which will keep your guests coming back for more. In our very biased opinion, the Crown Jewels of this glorious cheeseball Christmas tree is the trio of balls made with our colorful veggie-powered Garden Granola®, beetroot ginger, carrot turmeric, and Kale Matcha.

We hope you enjoy these encrusted mini goat cheese balls as much as we did! Remember to tag us in your pictures on the gram or if it's your old-school email! We love seeing our recipes in the wild.

Gluten Free Appetizer

Ingredients

• 18-20 oz Goat Cheese

CRUSHED TOPPINGS

• 1/3 C Garden Granola® Beetroot Ginger

• 1/3 C Garden Granola® Carrot Turmeric

• 1/3 C Garden Granola® Kale Matcha

• 1/3 C Pecans

• 1/3 C Pistachios

• 1/3 C Everything bagel seasoning

• 1/3 C Sumac

• 1/3 C Za’atar

• 1/3 C Nigella seeds

Instructions

1. Using a small cookie scoop (1 tbsp) scoop out a ball of cheese and roll into smooth balls.

2. Toss each ball into toppings of choice until evenly coated.

3. Make 36 balls and set aside.

4. Arrange the cheese balls on board to form a whimsical Christmas tree shape.

5. Serve with an assortment of crackers and honey.

Tips

• There are two ways to prepare crushed toppings: by adding them to a ziplock bag and crushing them with a mallet or rolling pin or by pulsing them gently in a food processor.