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10-Minute Mini Cranberry Cheese Balls

Impress easily with this year's Christmas cheese board with these easy 10-minute cranberry cheese balls rolled in festive cranberries and walnuts. But they aren't just for Christmas - these are perfect for any party or gathering!

Prep Time
10 mins
Chilling time
30 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 25
Calories: 67 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

for the cheese truffle mixture
  • 7 ounces cream cheese softened (take out of the fridge a little ahead)
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese grated (or other tasty grated cheese)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
for the coatings
  • ½ cup dried cranberries chopped finely (I do this in a mini food processor)
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped finely (also done in a mini food processor) (alternatives: chopped apricots or other dried fruit, pistachios, paprika, fresh chopped herbs)

Instructions

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  1. Mix together the cream cheese, grated cheeses, garlic powder and paprika in a bowl, then cover and chill for at least 30 minutes (overnight is perfect).
  2. Combine your chopped cranberries and walnuts or other chosen toppings on a plate.
  3. Roll teaspoons of cheese mixture into truffle/ball shapes, then roll them in your plate of toppings. Place on a plate or on baking paper, and chill until ready to eat.

Notes

  • Storing: You can store the finished truffles in the fridge (in an airtight container) for up to 3 days. Alternatively, freeze any mixture you don’t want to use immediately for up to 2 months, then defrost and roll and coat when needed.
  • To serve: Delicious served on a cheese board with crackers, breads, fruit, vegetables, chutneys and fruit!

Nutrition Information

Calories 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 165IU (3%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 25Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67

% Daily Value*

Calories 67kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 26mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 165IU 3%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.