Melted Snowman Cheese Bites (Printable)

Creamy, festive cheese bites shaped as melted snowmen with olive and carrot details for winter celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese Base

01 - 8.8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 3.5 oz grated mozzarella cheese
03 - 2 tbsp sour cream
04 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Decoration

07 - 12 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
08 - 36 thin black olive slices
09 - 12 small carrot tips
10 - 24 pretzel sticks
11 - Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
12 - Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, grated mozzarella, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and thoroughly blended.
02 - Using your hands, shape 12 slightly flattened cheese balls, approximately 2 tablespoons each, and arrange them on a serving platter allowing edges to drip slightly to mimic melted snow.
03 - Place one small mozzarella ball atop each base, gently pressing to adhere securely.
04 - Affix black olive slices as buttons on the body and eyes on the head; add a small carrot tip for each nose; insert two pretzel sticks on each side of the base to represent arms; optionally, wrap a finely chopped chive or parsley strip around the neck for a scarf.
05 - Present the assembled snowmen immediately accompanied by crackers or sliced baguette.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're incredibly easy to make, which means you can actually enjoy your party instead of being stuck in the kitchen the whole time
  • Kids absolutely adore them—there's something about eating a tiny snowman that makes everyone at the table giggle
  • No cooking required, so you can assemble them while keeping warm by the fire or chatting with guests
  • They look like you spent hours making them, but the whole process takes less than half an hour
02 -
  • Softness is everything—cold cream cheese will break your heart and your snowman. Take it out of the fridge early, and your hands will thank you.
  • The pretzel arms are best added right before serving. I learned this the hard way when they got soft sitting in the fridge for hours. If you're prepping ahead, keep them separate and slide them in just before guests arrive.
  • Don't be stingy with the seasonings. It's easy to think a little garlic powder goes a long way, but in cheese, you need to be generous. It should taste savory and complex, not bland.
03 -
  • If your cream cheese is still a bit firm after 20 minutes on the counter, microwave it for just 10 seconds. It makes mixing impossibly easy, and you won't overheat it.
  • For a prettier presentation, chill the shaped snowmen for 30 minutes before decorating. The cold makes them firmer and easier to work with, and the olives adhere better.
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