Description
This Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball blends creamy cheese, sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a hint of cinnamon for a festive appetizer that’s elegant, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (plus extra for coating)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Let cream cheese soften to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cranberries, pecans, Parmesan, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
- Shape mixture into a ball using clean hands or plastic wrap to help form a smooth round shape.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Before serving, roll the chilled cheese ball in extra chopped pecans for coating.
- Serve with crackers, apple slices, or toasted baguette rounds.
Notes
Use only dried cranberries to prevent excess moisture. Chill thoroughly before serving to ensure firm texture. For a festive touch, garnish with fresh rosemary and extra cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cheese ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheese ball, cranberry pecan cheese ball, holiday appetizer, easy appetizer, party snack