Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a large ball of cream cheese mixed with white cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, pecans, and chives for an addicting spread!
Servings: 16
Calories: 169kcal
Ingredients
- 2 blocks (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (113 g) white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (130 g) dried cranberries, roughly chopped, divided
- 1 cup (109 g) pecans, roughly chopped, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, divided
- crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, white cheddar cheese, ½ cup of dried cranberries, ½ cup of pecans, and 1 tablespoon of chives.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl, bringing the mixture to the center. This will make about 3 cups.
- Set out a 10x10-inch piece of plastic wrap.
- Using greased hands, form the cream cheese mixture into a ball and place onto the sheet of plastic wrap. Bring the edges of the plastic wrap together to seal the cheeseball. Allow to chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until firm.
- On a plate, combine the remaining cranberries, pecans, and chives.
- Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator. After taking off the plastic wrap, roll the cheese ball into the remaining cranberries, pecans, and chives, pressing slightly.
- Let the cheese ball sit out at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers.
Notes
This recipe is 16 servings, or enough to feed 8 adults. You can easily halve this recipe if you want to make less.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal