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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls That Steal the Show Every Time

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls are festive appetizers that impress guests with their delightful flavors and minimal prep time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Cranberries dried for chewy texture
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or almonds/walnuts
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts pecans or pistachios
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley or fresh cilantro
Optional Flavor Enhancers
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder optional
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • shallow dish
  • parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls—cream cheese, shredded cheddar, cranberries, and chopped pecans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, blending them smoothly.
  3. Use your hands to form small, golf ball-sized portions of the cheese mixture.
  4. In a shallow dish, combine additional chopped pecans and fresh parsley, mixing well.
  5. Roll each cheese ball in the pecan-parsley mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
  6. Refrigerate the cheese balls for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Once chilled, arrange the Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls on a festive serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use high-quality cream cheese and cheddar. Adjust seasonings as desired.

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