Pinecone Shaped Blue Cheese Spread Recipes

PINECONE-SHAPED SPREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, bacon, onion, dill and pepper; chill. Form into two pinecone shapes on a serving platter. Beginning at the narrow end of each shape, arrange almonds in overlapping rows. Garnish with rosemary if desired. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

PINECONE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, and Dijon mustard in a blender or food processor until well blended.
• Stir in green chilies.
• Place in freezer for 20 minutes so that it is easier to handle and shape.
• Remove from freezer and place on wax paper.
• Shape into what resembles a pinecone.
• Stick the almonds into the cheese ball in rows that completely cover the cheese ball.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Let the cheese ball stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
• Serve with crackers.

PINE CONE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Stir cream cheese, goat cheese, parsley, tarragon, thyme, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth and well-mixed.
• Turn cheese mixture out onto a serving platter and form into a tapered oval shape to resemble a pine cone.
• Starting at the tapered end, press almonds into the cheese cone so that the tip of the almond is facing out and down, and cheese cone is completely covered with almonds and resembles a pine cone. Place rosemary sprigs at the top to resemble pine needles.

CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Beat first 4 ingredients until blended; gently stir in blue cheese and chives. Transfer to a serving bowl. If desired, sprinkle with pecans. Serve with apple and pear slices.