Antipasto Christmas Tree Cheese Ball - Your Local Advertiser

Ingredients

• 2 c. finely shredded Provolone
• 1 c. finely shredded Parmesan
• 2/3 c. chopped pepperoncini
• 1/2 c. blanched almonds (chopped)
• 4 oz. salami or pepperoni (finely chopped)
• 2 marinated artichoke hearts (finely chopped (about 3/4 c.))
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 8-oz. blocks cream cheese, room temperature
• 6 oz. pitted marinated green Cerignola olives (halved)
• 4 oz. marinated Kalamata olives (halved)
• 2 oz. pitted marinated black Cerignola olives (halved)
• 4 oz. roasted red peppers (cut into 3/4" pieces)
• Rosemary sprigs (for decorating)
• 1 1/2"-thick slice fresh mozzarella
• Crackers or crostini (for serving)