Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
A delightful cheese ball combining creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers and fresh apple slices for serving
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped pecans, dried cranberries, fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well incorporated.
- Mold the mixture into a ball using your hands.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans before serving.
- Serve with crackers and fresh apple slices.
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is fully softened and allow the cheese ball to chill adequately for flavor melding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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