Here’s a festive, crowd-favorite Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball—sweet, savory, and perfect for holidays or parties 🧀✨
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Coating
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Mix
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in cheddar, cranberries, pecans, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape
- Scoop mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into a ball.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
- Coat
- Mix coating pecans and cranberries.
- Roll chilled cheese ball in coating, pressing gently to adhere.
- Serve
- Let sit at room temperature 10–15 minutes before serving.
Serving Ideas
- 🥨 Crackers, pretzel thins, crostini
- 🍎 Apple or pear slices
- 🥖 Baguette rounds
Variations
- 🍯 Add 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 🌶️ Add a pinch of cayenne
- 🧀 Swap cheddar for white cheddar or gouda
- 🌿 Add fresh rosemary or thyme
Want a mini cheese ball version, savory-only (no sweet), or cream cheese + goat cheese blend?
