Description
A creamy and flavorful cheese ball bursting with sweetness from cranberries and nuttiness from pecans, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped cranberries and pecans, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
- Shape the mixture into a ball — it doesn’t have to be perfect, just nice and round!
- Wrap the formed cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
- Once chilled, remove the cheese ball from the wrap and if you wish, roll it in additional chopped cranberries and pecans.
- Serve with an array of crunchy crackers or colorful sliced vegetables for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
Make ahead of time for deeper flavors and easier party prep. Substitute nuts and fruits based on availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg