Description
This Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a festive and flavorful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Creamy cream cheese blended with sharp cheddar, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans, rolled in more nuts and fruit for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- 1/2 cup pecans (chopped and toasted)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Coating:
- Additional chopped pecans and cranberries
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, cranberries, toasted pecans, green onions, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and Worcestershire.
- Shape Ball: Form the mixture into a ball using a spatula or hands.
- Chill: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Coat: Roll the chilled ball in more pecans and cranberries.
- Serve: Enjoy with crackers, crostini, or veggies.
Notes
- Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor—bake at 350°F for 5–7 minutes.
- The cheese ball can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
