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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a large ball of cream cheese mixed with white cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, pecans, and chives for an addicting spread!

Prep Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 169 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks

Ingredients

  • 2 blocks (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (113 g) white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (130 g) dried cranberries, roughly chopped, divided
  • 1 cup (109 g) pecans, finely chopped, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, divided
  • crackers, for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, white cheddar cheese, ½ cup of dried cranberries, ½ cup of pecans, and 1 tablespoon of chives.
  2. Scrape the sides of the bowl, bringing the mixture to the center. This will make about 3 cups.
  3. Set out a 10x10-inch piece of plastic wrap.
  4. Using greased hands, form the cream cheese mixture into a ball and place onto the sheet of plastic wrap. Bring the edges of the plastic wrap together to seal the cheeseball. Allow to chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until firm.
  5. On a plate, combine the remaining cranberries, pecans, and chives.
  6. Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator. After taking off the plastic wrap, roll the cheese ball into the remaining cranberries, pecans, and chives, pressing slightly.
  7. Let the cheese ball sit out at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve with crackers.

Notes

  • This recipe is 16 servings, or enough to feed 8 adults. You can easily halve this recipe if you want to make less. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 169kcal (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Calories 169kcal 8%

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