Ingredients
- —200 g cream cheese at room temperature
- —170 g soft goat cheese
- —100 g grated Gruyère
- —50 g sliced almonds, lightly toasted
- —2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- —1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- —1 teaspoon salt
- —0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- —150 g pomegranate seeds
Instructions
A classic with a festive twist: creamy, fresh, and rich all at once. This cheese ball comes together in minutes and instantly feels like Christmas.
Mix the cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth, then stir in the grated cheese,
add the almonds, parsley, and thyme, and season with salt and pepper,
shape the mixture into a firm ball and roll it completely in the pomegranate seeds,
Let the cheese ball chill in the refrigerator for at least twenty minutes.
Serving Tip
This cheese ball looks best on a simple platter with crunchy crackers on the side.
Storage Tip
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to five days, keeping the pomegranate seeds separate if possible.
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LAST_UPDATE: 2/18/2026