Description
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a delightful and creamy appetizer that combines tangy cream cheese with sweet dried cranberries and crunchy toasted pecans. This easy-to-make cheese ball is perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a holiday party or a casual get-together. Its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors make it a showstopper on any table. Serve it with crackers or fresh veggies for a memorable snack that will have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup chives (optional), chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese with Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder until smooth.
- Fold in dried cranberries, green onions, and toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or wax paper and refrigerate for at least two hours to firm up.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans or chives for added texture and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg