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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
5 from 58 votes

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

The Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball combines cream cheese and shredded white cheddar mixed with half the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and chives, formed into a firm ball and chilled. The cheese ball is then rolled in the remaining cranberries, pecans, and chives to create a colorful coating. Its creamy texture and combination of tart cranberries with crunchy pecans offer a contrasting bite suitable for serving with crackers as an appetizer or snack.

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 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

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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 makes 16 servings; halve the ingredients if fewer servings are desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 169kcal (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Calories 169kcal 8%

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