Description
Delicious cheese balls made with cream cheese, cranberries, and walnuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberries, chopped (fresh or dried)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup walnuts or white sesame seeds (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped cranberries, and walnuts. Add chopped fresh herbs and mix until well blended.
- Cover your mixture and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop out small portions and roll them into bite-sized balls.
- Roll each cheese ball in finely chopped walnuts or white sesame seeds until fully coated.
- Place the cheese balls onto a serving platter and chill for another 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers, apple slices, or enjoy on their own.
Notes
These cheese balls are versatile and can be adjusted with different nuts and herbs. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cheese balls, holiday appetizer, festive recipe, cranberry, walnut