Melted Snowman Cheese Bites (Print Version)

Creamy cheese balls shaped like melted snowmen, adorned with olive buttons and carrot noses.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 and pepper, to taste

→ Decoration

07 - 12 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
08 - 36 thin black olive slices
09 - 12 small carrot tips
10 - 24 pretzel sticks
11 - Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
12 - Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine cream cheese, grated mozzarella, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Shape the mixture into 12 large, slightly flattened balls (approximately 2 tablespoons each) and arrange on a serving platter creating a dripping melted effect.
03 - Place one small mozzarella ball atop each base, gently pressing to secure.
04 - Attach black olive slices as buttons and eyes, place a carrot tip for the nose, insert two pretzel sticks on each side for arms, and optionally wrap chopped chives or parsley as scarves.
05 - Present immediately alongside crackers or sliced baguette.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • They're almost impossibly easy to make—no baking, no fuss, just your hands and creamy cheese.
  • Kids and adults alike get genuinely excited seeing these whimsical little characters on a plate, which means your appetizer becomes a conversation starter.
  • You can prep them hours ahead and just add the pretzel arms at the last minute, keeping them crispy and perfect.
  • They're naturally gluten-free if you use the right crackers, and vegetarian too, so nearly everyone at your table can enjoy them.
02 -
  • Softening your cream cheese makes all the difference between a smooth mixture and a grainy one—cold cheese is the enemy here. Take it out 20 minutes early and your hands will thank you.
  • The pretzel arms stay crispest when added just before serving, so if you're making these ahead, keep them separate and add them at the last moment. It's a small detail that keeps the texture perfect.
  • Don't be afraid of the irregular, slightly droopy look—that's what makes them look authentically melted and charming. Perfection actually looks less appealing in this case.
03 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese mixes smoothly without lumps—take those few minutes to let it soften, and your whole process becomes easier and more enjoyable.
  • The 'melted' look isn't an accident—it's actually the point. Embrace the slightly irregular, droopy edges because that's what makes them look real and charming instead of overly sculpted.
  • Pretzel arms go on last and right before serving, keeping them satisfyingly crispy instead of soft from sitting out.
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