Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
This festive Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball combines creamy cheese, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans for a flavorful holiday appetizer perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- - 8 oz cream cheese softened
- - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- - 1/4 cup dried cranberries chopped
- - 1/4 cup pecans chopped
- - 2 green onions finely sliced
- - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- - 1/4 tsp salt
- - 1/4 cup dried cranberries extra, for coating
- - 1/4 cup pecans extra, for coating
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until well blended.
- Stir in the chopped cranberries, pecans, green onions, garlic powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- In a shallow dish, combine the extra chopped cranberries and pecans for coating.
- Roll the cheese ball in the cranberry-pecan mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
- Place the cheese ball on a serving plate and serve with crackers, pretzels, or sliced vegetables. Enjoy!
Notes
- The cheese ball can be made up to 2 days in advance; add the coating just before serving.
- For a spicier version, mix in a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños.
- Substitute walnuts or almonds if pecans are unavailable.