Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of this Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe, a perfect appetizer for your holiday gatherings. This delightful cheese ball blends the sweetness of dried cranberries with the creaminess of softened cream cheese and the crunch of pecans, all enhanced by a hint of cinnamon. Not only is it easy to prepare in under 15 minutes, but it also makes for an eye-catching centerpiece on any appetizer table. Serve it alongside your favorite crackers or slices of bread, and watch it disappear as guests savor its rich, sweet-savory taste. Ideal for make-ahead convenience, this no-bake cheese ball can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until serving time.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package of 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 large 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 round ball, using plastic wrap if necessary for even shaping.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- When ready to serve, unwrap and present on a platter with your choice of crackers or bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg