Description

This Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball combines creamy cheese with sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans, making it a must-have for gatherings. It’s simple to prepare and full of delightful flavors that will impress anyone at your table.

Ingredients

Cream Cheese (8 oz, 2 packs)
White Cheddar Cheese (1 cup, shredded)
Dried Cranberries (1 cup, roughly chopped)
Pecans (1 cup, finely chopped)
Fresh Chives (2 tbsp, chopped)

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and shredded white cheddar until smooth.
Add half of the chopped dried cranberries, half of the chopped pecans, and one tablespoon of chopped chives; mix until combined.
Shape the mixture into a ball using greased hands and wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
Combine remaining cranberries, pecans, and chives on a plate for coating.
Roll the chilled cheese ball in the cranberry-pecan mixture until well coated.
Let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.

Notes

Make sure cream cheese is well softened, but not overly warm.
This cheese ball can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 200
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg