Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
This Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball tastes like the holidays in every bite. The cheesy mix whips together in no time before being decorated with cranberries, nuts, and herbs. Bonus: it’s the ultimate make-ahead appetizer and is even freezer-friendly.
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Makes: servings
Equipment
- parchment paper
- chef knife
- hand mixer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped, divided
- ½ cup toasted pecans, finely chopped, divided
- ¼ cup minced green onion
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon brandy optional
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add cheese, ¼ cup cranberries, 2 tablespoons pecans, green onion, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, brandy (if using), garlic powder and salt and pepper. Mix together on low speed until uniform.
- Form cheese mixture into a ball and wrap tightly in parchment paper. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- In a shallow dish, mix remaining cranberries, pecans, and parsley together.
- Once chilled, unwrap the cheese ball, reshape if desired, and roll in the cranberry pecan parsley mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve at room temperature with your favorite crackers!
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