Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this delightful Christmas Party Cheese Ball, featuring creamy cheese, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans. This easy-to-make appetizer is a crowd-pleaser that combines rich flavors and textures, making it perfect for festive celebrations or casual get-togethers. Impress your guests and create lasting memories with this stunning cheese ball that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced (green parts only)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and garlic powder until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped cranberries, pecans, and green onions until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using wet hands to avoid sticking.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in extra chopped pecans and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg