Cranberry Pistachio Cheeseball
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Cranberry Pistachio Cheeseball
Description
This cheeseball blends cream cheese with sharp white cheddar, seasoned with Dijon mustard and garlic powder, creating a creamy, savory base. Incorporating dried chopped cranberries introduces sweet, chewy highlights throughout the mixture. After chilling to firm up, the cheese ball is shaped by hand and coated with chopped pistachios on the outside, adding crunch and nutty flavor.
The textures range from smooth and creamy inside to crunchy nuts outside, while contrasting flavors arise between sharp cheese, bright mustard, sweet cranberries, and fragrant garlic. The cheeseball is versatile as a party appetizer, best served with sturdy crackers that hold up to spreading.
Chilling for at least an hour stabilizes the shape and melds flavors. It can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until serving, making it convenient for entertaining. The notes recommend pairing with hearty crackers such as Wheat Thins or Triscuits to complement the texture and taste.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, sharp, white
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
- ½ cup pistachio chopped
- crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together cream cheese, white cheddar cheese, dijon mustard, and garlic powder until well combined. Mix in chopped cranberries.
- Lay a large piece of plastic wrap out on a flat surface. Scoop the cheese mixture out of the bowl and place it in the middle of the plastic wrap. Wrap the plastic around the cheese mound, then use your hands to shape it into a ball. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Unwrap the cheese ball and using small handfuls of nuts at a time, press the chopped pistachios onto the outer surface of the cheeseball. (You don't need to cover the bottom of the cheeseball with nuts).
- Place on a plate and serve with crackers, or cover and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Serve this cheeseball with sturdy crackers like Wheat Thins or Triscuits for optimal texture and flavor pairing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 464IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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