Irresistible Pomegranate Pistachio Cheeseball in 6 Easy Steps
A creamy, tangy cheeseball loaded with pomegranate seeds and pistachios for a festive and flavorful appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yield: 1 cheeseball (serves 8-10) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and green onions.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Roll the cheeseball in additional pomegranate seeds and pistachios before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, chill overnight.
- Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks.
- Substitute walnuts for pistachios if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg