Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
Description
This Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball blends two types of cheese providing a creamy and slightly sharp base. The addition of dried cranberries adds tartness, while chopped pecans bring crunch and a nutty flavor. Chopped chives incorporate a subtle oniony freshness. The mixture is shaped into a ball and chilled until firm.
After chilling, rolling the cheese ball in additional cranberries, pecans, and chives creates an attractive and textured coating. Letting the ball sit briefly at room temperature before serving softens the cheese for easy spreading on crackers, making this a popular choice for parties and gatherings.
The recipe yields approximately 16 servings, but the quantity can be easily halved for smaller groups. The cheese ball keeps well refrigerated before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 blocks cream cheese room temperature, 8 ounces each
- 1 cup White Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped, divided, 130 g
- 1 cup pecans finely chopped, divided, 109 g
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped, divided, fresh
- crackers for serving
Instructions
- 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.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl, bringing the mixture to the center. This will make about 3 cups.
- Set out a 10x10-inch piece of plastic wrap.
- 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.
- On a plate, combine the remaining cranberries, pecans, and chives.
- 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.
- Let the cheese ball sit out at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers.
Notes
- This recipe makes 16 servings; halve the ingredients if fewer servings are desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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