Description
This Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is the perfect blend of sweet and savory, making it an ideal appetizer for holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers. With a creamy texture and a festive presentation, this delightful cheese ball features dried cranberries and crunchy pecans, enhanced with aromatic cinnamon. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and great for make-ahead convenience, this dish can be refrigerated until you’re ready to impress your guests. Serve it with an assortment of crackers, bread, or fresh fruits for a delicious treat that’s sure to be a hit at any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, grated Parmesan cheese, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or plastic wrap for even shaping.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight preferred).
- Serve with your choice of crackers or sliced bread.
- Optional: Roll in chopped pecans for added flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg