Description
This Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a delightful combination of cream cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans. Quick to prepare, it’s a festive centerpiece perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1 cup White Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries, Roughly Chopped
- 1 cup Pecans, Finely Chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chives, Chopped
Instructions
- Beat together softened cream cheese and shredded white cheddar until smooth.
- Fold in cranberries, pecans, and chives.
- Shape into a ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare coating with remaining cranberries, pecans, and chives.
- Roll cheese ball in the coating mixture.
- Let it rest for 20 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers or sliced fruits.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
Chill cheese ball longer if it doesn’t hold its shape.
Customize flavors with different cheeses and nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg