Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
A delightful savory-sweet appetizer that combines creamy cheese with crunchy pecans and tart dried cranberries, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers and apple slices for serving
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Sprinkle in chopped pecans, dried cranberries, parsley, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Blend everything together until well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a compact ball using your hands.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans before serving.
- Serve alongside crackers and apple slices.
Notes
Allow the cheese ball to chill adequately for the best texture. Experiment with different herbs and nuts for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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