Description
A creamy and crunchy cheese ball made with tart cranberries and buttery pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings and casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Allow the cream cheese to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, green onions, and garlic powder. Mix well until combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball or log with slightly wet hands to prevent sticking.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in extra chopped pecans for a crunchy coating. Serve with crackers or sliced fruits.
Notes
Mix gently to avoid a gummy texture, and allow chilling to enhance flavors. Serve with a rustic presentation for best enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, holiday recipe, family favorite, pecans, cranberries