Description
A delightful fusion of cream cheese, cranberries, and walnuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and mascarpone until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries, walnuts, honey, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Form small balls (about the size of a tablespoon) from the mixture using your hands.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Before serving, roll the balls in extra chopped nuts or cranberries.
- Serve with crackers and fresh fruit.
Notes
Consider preparing the mixture a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas, cranberry, walnut, cheese, holiday appetizer, no-bake