Showstopping Easter Egg Cheese Ball Centerpiece Recipe
This cheese ball looks like a giant Easter egg and works as both appetizer and table decoration. You’ll shape cream cheese mixture into an egg, then coat it with colorful ingredients to create stunning patterns.
It’s much easier than it looks and can be made a day ahead. Your guests won’t believe it’s actually food until they start eating it.
Why Cream Cheese Temperature Matters for Shaping
Room temperature cream cheese is crucial for getting a smooth mixture that holds the egg shape. Cold cream cheese won’t blend properly and creates lumps that make shaping difficult. Take it out of the fridge 2-3 hours before you start.
If you’re short on time, cut the cream cheese into small cubes and let them sit for 30-45 minutes. You can also microwave it in 10-second intervals, but be careful not to melt it.
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Creating the Egg Shape and Coating Pattern
Form the cheese mixture on plastic wrap, then use the wrap to help mold it into an oval egg shape. Roll it gently and adjust the proportions until it looks right. Chill it thoroughly before adding coatings.
For the decorative pattern, press ingredients gently into the surface. Finely chopped herbs, colorful spices, or crushed nuts work best. Create stripes, zigzags, or geometric patterns by sectioning areas with a knife tip first.
Showstopping Easter Egg Cheese Ball Centerpiece Recipe
Ingredients
Coating
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Plastic wrap
- Large serving platter
- Small bowls for coatings
Instructions
- Mix cheese base: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, goat cheese, and mayonnaise with electric mixer until completely smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Beat for 1 more minute until well combined.
- Add cheddar cheese: Fold in shredded cheddar cheese with a spoon until evenly distributed. The mixture should be thick enough to hold its shape but still spreadable.
- Shape and chill: Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on your work surface. Transfer cheese mixture to the center and use the plastic wrap to help shape it into an oval egg form, about 8 inches long and 6 inches wide. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Add decorative coating: Remove plastic wrap and place cheese ball on serving platter. Working in sections, gently press chopped herbs, spices, and nuts into the surface to create colorful stripes or patterns. Cover lightly and refrigerate for 1 more hour before serving.
- Final preparation: Let cheese ball sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Surround with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables. The cheese ball should be firm enough to hold its shape but soft enough to spread easily when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 serving)
