Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
This Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer perfect for any gathering, combining creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors with a crunchy texture.
Ingredients
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened Because cream cheese makes everything better.
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese For a little zing.
- 1 tsp. garlic powder Because who doesn’t love garlic?
- 1 tsp. onion powder It will make your taste buds dance.
- a pinch salt and pepper Always season with love.
Add-ins
- ½ cup chopped pecans Toast them if you’re feeling fancy.
- 1 cup dried cranberries The stars of the show.
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped For that pop of green.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is blended and creamy.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and dried cranberries until the mixture looks beautiful and colorful.
- Form the mixture into a ball.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in the remaining chopped pecans and parsley.
- Place the cheese ball on a platter with an assortment of crackers, fruit slices, or pretzels.
Notes
Don’t worry if your cheese ball isn’t perfectly round; rustic charm adds character. Feel free to experiment with flavors, swapping out the cranberries for chopped apricots or crumbled blue cheese.