Name: Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup cranberries, chopped; 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped (plus more for rolling); Optional: honey or maple syrup for sweetness; Crackers, pita chips, and sliced veggies for serving

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

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A delightful appetizer that combines creamy cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans, perfect for any gathering.

Author: dale-brown
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 120 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped (plus more for rolling)
Optional: honey or maple syrup for sweetness
Crackers, pita chips, and sliced veggies for serving

Instructions

Soften the cream cheese to ensure smooth mixing.
Combine the cream cheese with chopped cranberries and toasted pecans until thoroughly mixed.
Shape the mixture into a ball and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm up.
Roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans before serving.
Serve with crackers, pita chips, or sliced veggies.

Notes

Feel free to customize with different nuts or dried fruits. Adjust the sweetness by adding honey or maple syrup to taste.

Find it online: https://tasty.pedrorecipes.com/cranberry-pecan-cheese-ball/