cranberry pecan cheese ball
This delightful cranberry pecan cheese ball is a perfect appetizer for any gathering. It's creamy, tangy, and crunchy with a beautiful presentation that will impress your guests. Serve it with crackers, fruits, or vegetables for a festive touch.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 plastic wrap
- 1 serving platter
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup dried cranberries chopped
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- ½ cup additional chopped pecans for rolling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well blended and smooth.
- Add the chopped pecans, dried cranberries, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Once mixed, use your hands to shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- After chilling, remove the cheese ball from the fridge and unwrap it. Roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans until fully coated on the outside.
- Transfer the cheese ball to a serving platter. Serve it with crackers, sliced fruits, or vegetables for dipping.
- Consider customizing the cheese ball by adding herbs or spices of your choice or drizzling honey over the finished cheese ball before serving.
Notes
You can customize the cheese ball by adding herbs or spices of your choice.
For a sweeter touch, consider drizzling honey over the finished cheese ball before serving.
This cheese ball can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.