Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball: A Festive Delight to Try!
A delicious and festive cheese ball made with cream cheese, cranberries, and pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until well blended.
- Add the chopped cranberries, pecans, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the cheese ball from the wrap and roll it in additional chopped pecans for coating.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, consider adding a drizzle of honey on top before serving.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.