Description
Enjoy a delicious blend of sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy cheese in this easy-to-make Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball, 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
- Mix Ingredients: Combine softened cream cheese, cheddar, cranberries, pecans, and chives in a bowl and mix until creamy.
- Shape and Chill: Form the mixture into a ball, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least one hour.
- Coat the Cheese Ball: Roll the chilled ball in a mixture of cranberries, pecans, and chives to coat.
- Let it Set: Allow the cheese ball to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
- Serve it Up: Arrange on a platter with assorted crackers.
Notes
Use vegan cream cheese for a plant-based option.
Experiment with different nuts and cheeses to customize flavors.
Make this cheese ball up to two days in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 113mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 27mg