Description

Indulge in the festive flavors of our Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball. This creamy, savory-sweet appetizer features rich cream cheese, crunchy toasted pecans, and tangy dried cranberries, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. With its vibrant colors and delightful taste, this cheeseball will have your guests coming back for seconds—and thirds! Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress at any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Crackers or veggie sticks (for serving)

Instructions

Gather all ingredients for smooth preparation.
In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce until creamy.
Gently fold in chopped green onions, cranberries, and toasted pecans until evenly mixed.
Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Roll the chilled cheeseball in remaining chopped pecans until well coated.
Serve on a platter with crackers or veggie sticks.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Chilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: For added flavor, substitute pecans with walnuts or mix in fresh herbs like rosemary. Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for easier mixing. This cheeseball can be made up to two days in advance; simply store it in the fridge.