Description
A creamy and tangy cheese ball with crunchy pecans and sweet-tart cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until well blended.
- Stir in the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and chives.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes or until firm.
- Serve with crackers or sliced fruits.
Notes
Make-ahead friendly; flavors improve with time. Can store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg