Antipasto Cheese Ball Christmas Tree

cream cheese, (softened)

sun-dried tomatoes, (chopped)

red bell peppers (or capsicum
), (diced)

dill pickles, ( finely diced)

chives, (chopped)

parsley, (chopped)

onion powder

garlic powder


Salt, (to taste (if desired))

pitted mixed olives ((I use a variety of black, green and Kalamata olives) -- dried with paper towel)

sun-dried tomatoes, (chopped (dried with paper towel))

Rosemary leaves/sprigs to decorate

Ritz, water crackers or pretzels for serving

Salami slices, for serving

Prosciutto slices, for serving