Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball: The Best Festive Holiday Appetizer
A delightful appetizer perfect for the holidays, combining creamy cheese with crunchy pecans and sweet cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix in cranberries and pecans.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in remaining chopped pecans and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a sweeter option, add a drizzle of honey on top before serving.
- Serve with crackers or celery sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg