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Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Ball (Easy Holiday Appetizer) First Image

Cream Cheese Ball


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  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 1–2 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious cream cheese ball studded with dried cranberries and nuts, perfect for serving with crackers or sliced baguette.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • ½ cup pecans, finely chopped (plus extra for rolling)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped cranberries, ½ cup pecans, honey, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or a spatula.
  3. Roll the ball in extra chopped pecans to coat evenly.
  4. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1–2 hours to firm up.
  5. Serve with crackers, bread slices, or fresh vegetables.

Notes

  • This cheese ball can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
  • Feel free to add herbs or spices for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 oz
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg