Quick Cranberry-Pecan Cheese Ball (Printable Version)

Sweet-tart cheese ball with cranberries and pecans, ready in 40 minutes. Great for holidays or parties.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries
04 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

→ Coating

06 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, shredded cheddar, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and green onions until thoroughly incorporated.
02 - Shape the mixture into a ball, then roll evenly in dried cranberries and chopped pecans for coating.
03 - Wrap the cheese ball securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
04 - Unwrap and present with crackers or fresh vegetable sticks.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under forty minutes with ten minutes of hands-on time
  • No baking required perfect for easy entertaining
  • Uses just a handful of common ingredients
  • Vegetarian and can be made gluten-free with simple swaps
02 -
  • High in protein and healthy fats
  • Adaptable for holidays with different nuts or dried fruits
  • Stays fresh in the fridge up to three days if well wrapped
03 -
  • Soften the cream cheese fully before mixing or lumps are likely
  • Chop cranberries if they are bulky so the ball shapes smoothly
  • Taste and season before chilling sometimes the cheddar needs a bit more salt for best flavor
  • Always roll in fresh topping right before serving for best presentation
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