Snowman made of Cheese
To create a festive and attractive appetizer, start by preparing the cream cheese. In the bowl of a mixer, add Philadelphia cream cheese and diced mozzarella cheese. Add half a clove of garlic, minced, to give it a subtle but flavorful taste. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, being careful not to overdo it, as the cheese already has a salty content. Mix the ingredients at medium speed until you achieve a smooth and creamy composition. Once the mixture is well integrated, transfer it to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap.
Now, let the paste sit in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes until it becomes firm enough to be shaped. Check the consistency of the mixture; it should be easy to work with but not too hard. After it has cooled, take a portion of the cheese paste and form three equal-sized balls, which will serve as the base for your creative appetizer. After you have formed the balls, roll them in grated mozzarella cheese, ensuring they are evenly coated. This mozzarella crust will provide a delightful appearance and a delicious taste.
Once you have finished shaping them, place the balls on a platter and refrigerate them for another hour so they firm up a bit and are easier to serve. During this time, you can work on decorating the appetizer. When you're ready to serve them, take each ball and secure it with a toothpick. Now comes the fun part: use pieces of red pepper to create buttons, celery leaves to form a scarf, a piece of carrot for the nose, and black peppercorns for the eyes. Don’t forget the hat, which you can make from a slice of whole grain bread cut into the appropriate shape.
This appetizer is not only delicious but also extremely visually appealing, perfect for impressing guests at any party. Enjoy it alongside a glass of refreshing drink and savor the reactions of your loved ones at the sight of this culinary creation!
Ingredients: 200 grams of Philadelphia cheese, 85 grams of mozzarella cheese, 1/2 clove of garlic, minced, salt and pepper. For decoration: mozzarella cheese, a slice of wholemeal bread for the hat, 2 black peppercorns for the eyes, a piece of carrot for the nose, 1/2 red bell pepper for buttons or black olives, a celery leaf for the scarf or a strip of carrot.
