Description
A festive cheese ball made with creamy cheese, crunchy pecans, and sweet-tart cranberries, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (rosemary or parsley), chopped
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 splash Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by bringing cream cheese to room temperature and chopping dried cranberries and pecans.
- Mix the cream cheese and sharp cheddar in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and fresh herbs; mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Coat the cheese ball in additional pecans before serving with crackers or fruit.
Notes
To enhance flavors, toast the pecans before mixing. Chilling time allows flavors to meld effectively.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, holiday, party, family recipe