Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball, a perfect appetizer for any occasion. This creamy and tangy cheese ball combines rich cream cheese with sweet, tart dried cranberries and crunchy pecans, creating a heavenly blend that will impress your guests. Shaped into a ball or log, it’s not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare—taking just 10 minutes of prep time! Serve it with an assortment of crackers or fresh veggies for dipping, making it a versatile addition to your holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers. Prepare this crowd-pleaser ahead of time for enhanced flavor, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (cold)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- ½ cup green onions (sliced)
- 4 oz shredded white cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine cream cheese, chopped dried cranberries, and sliced green onions until smooth.
- Mix in the shredded white cheddar cheese until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into a ball or log.
- On a plate, mix chopped pecans, additional cranberries, and green onions. Roll the cheese ball in this coating until evenly covered.
- Serve immediately with crackers or refrigerate several hours for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg