Fancy Christmas Cheese Ball

Filled with THREE different cheese and studded with pomegranates, this beauty will be the star of your holiday party. Don't worry—it may be classy as hell, but it's also stupid easy to make. For more party inspiration, check out our other fabulous holiday apps.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
• 6 oz. goat cheese
• 1 c. shredded Gruyère (or sharp white cheddar)
• 1/2 c. sliced, toasted almonds
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c. pomegranate arils
• Crackers, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, goat cheese, cheddar, almonds, parsley, and thyme until well combined, then season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into one large ball.
2. Place pomegranate arils on a large plate, then roll cheese ball gently until fully coated, filling in any cracks by hand. 
3. Refrigerate until cold and sturdy, about 20 minutes, then serve with crackers.

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