Easter Carrot Cheese Ball Appetizer
Looking for an easy Easter appetizer? This Easter Carrot Cheese Ball is loaded with flavor from shredded cheddar and seasonings then served with your favorite crackers for an easy make-ahead addition for your Easter table spread!
My girls love fun holiday appetizers, especially at Easter! Check out my Easter Bunny Crescent Bites too! They’re both so much fun to serve at your Easter brunch or dinner. Everyone loves a fun themed appetizer!
I used my basic go-to cheese ball recipe for this one, but you can certainly tweak it to include crumbled bacon, different fresh herbs, more cheeses, etc. The idea is the same, just cover it in an orange shredded cheese and stick fresh parsley or other herbs on top! You can also use a flavored cream cheese like garlic/herb, etc.
How to Make an Easter Carrot Cheese Ball
Be sure to check out the full recipe card for this Easter carrot cheese ball at the end of the post.
First things first, you’ll want to mix all the ingredients except for the cheddar cheese and parsley together in a mixing bowl. I prefer to use my Kitchen-Aid mixer for this step. It helps to be sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper on the counter and transfer the cheese ball mixture to the counter. I like to spritz clean hands with nonstick spray and help shape it into a carrot shape. It doesn’t have to be perfect!
Next, cover the carrot cheese ball in shredded cheese and stick in the parsley sprigs on top to look just like carrot stems.
If serving right away, enjoy! If you want to serve later, then cover it carefully with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve!
What to serve with a Carrot Cheese Ball
- Crackers
- Toast Points
- Crostini
- Bagel Chips
- Pita Chips
- Cucumber Slices
- Carrot Slices
- Bell Pepper Strips
- Breadsticks
I hope you love this Easter cheese ball as much as my family does! It’s super easy and fun for all ages! Below I have a few more Easter appetizers too. Enjoy!
More Easter Appetizers:
- Easter Bunny Crescent Bites
- BLT Deviled Eggs
- Brie, Prosciutto and Fruit Skewers
- Stuffed Endive with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
If you give this recipe a try, I’d love for you to leave a comment and rating below!
Easter Carrot Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 2 8-ounce blocks cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1 packet ranch dressing seasoning packet
- 1/4 cup green onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bunch parsley sprigs
Instructions
- In the bowl of an electric mixer or a large mixing bowl using a hand-mixer, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning packet, chopped green onions, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Place a large piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Transfer the cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap and shape it into a cone resembling a carrot. It can help to spritz clean hands with nonstick cooking spray to help form the shape.
- Press on the cheddar cheese to the outside of the carrot-shaped cheese ball.
- Clip the ends of the parsley sprigs evenly and press them into the top of the carrot.
- Serve the Easter Carrot Cheese Ball with an assortment of crackers, breadsticks, and fresh vegetables.
Recipe in detail. Can’t wait to try.