Melted Snowman Cheese Bites (Printable)

Whimsical cheese bites shaped as melted snowmen with olives, carrots, and pretzel arms, perfect for festive occasions.

# Components:

→ 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, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Decoration

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

# Method:

01 - Combine cream cheese, grated mozzarella, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Form twelve flattened cheese balls, approximately 2 tablespoons each, using your hands. Arrange them on a serving platter, slightly dripping the edges for a melted snowman effect.
03 - Place one small mozzarella ball atop each cheese base to create the snowman head, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Decorate each snowman using black olive slices for buttons and eyes, a carrot tip for the nose, two pretzel sticks on the sides for arms, and optionally wrap a chive or parsley strip as a scarf.
05 - Present immediately with crackers or sliced baguette.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look absolutely enchanting on a platter and taste even better than they look—creamy, garlicky, and entirely irresistible
  • No baking required, just 25 minutes of joyful assembly that even children can help with
  • They're naturally vegetarian and can easily be made gluten-free, welcoming every guest at your table
02 -
  • The pretzel arms are best added right before serving—if they sit too long, they'll soften and lose that satisfying crunch that makes eating these so enjoyable
  • Assemble the snowmen bodies up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate them, but wait until the last possible moment to add the mozzarella heads and all the little details, otherwise everything will start to look a bit sad and deflated
03 -
  • Keep your hands and tools slightly damp when handling the cheese mixture—it prevents sticking and creates smoother, more elegant snowmen
  • If you're making these for a crowd and time is tight, assemble the bases the morning of your party, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until 30 minutes before guests arrive, then add all the details
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